Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Haddon Heights and the Camden County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Haddon Heights, NJ
Within 30 miles of Haddon Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Cherry Hill Township (17), Philadelphia (5), and Haddonfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Yalvex Appliance Works, about 1.1 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Haddon Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 2.0, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
First up for Haddon Heights: Mr. Appliance of Center City (7.2 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); NU~AIR THE HEALTHY CHOICE Inc. (3.9 miles away, based in Pennsauken, 4.6 stars from 196 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (7.2 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sewell (8.2 miles away, based in Sewell, 4.8 stars from 1,011 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Haddon Heights
Most dryer calls in Haddon Heights come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Under state law, working on gas piping on the load side of the meter requires a master HVACR contractor license or another state license whose scope includes gas piping. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Questions to Ask a Haddon Heights Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Haddon Heights, NJ
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Before you call a Haddon Heights technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.