A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Kearny and the Hudson County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Kearny
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kearny. 4 list an address in Kearny, and other nearby bases include Newark (13), Jersey City (12), and Lyndhurst (3). Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. R a TV Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Kearny. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
First up for Kearny: Andes Refrigeration (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Jersey City, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair NYC (6.2 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GMJ APPLIANCES (3.4 miles away, based in Newark, 4.4 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Kearny
What Gets Fixed on a Kearny Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Kearny
Most dryer calls in Kearny 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 Kearny
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kearny, NJ
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Kearny
Dryer Repair Near Kearny
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Kearny technician a trip for parts.