When a dryer quits in Hightstown, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hightstown and the Mercer County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Hightstown
40 repair companies serve Hightstown from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Hightstown, and other nearby bases include Hamilton Township (8), Trenton (5), and Old Bridge (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. The closest is Jersey Appliance Inc., about 0.0 miles away. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 7.1, 7.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
The leading options for Hightstown are Star Appliance Service LLC (10.3 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (13.9 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services (7.4 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.8 stars from 1,106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (15.4 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Hightstown
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Hightstown
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Hightstown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hightstown 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
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Hightstown
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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