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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Kinnelon
Within 30 miles of Kinnelon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Paterson (5), Wayne (3), and Rockaway (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Homeguard Appliance Repair Works is the nearest, roughly 5.7 miles from Kinnelon. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.7, 8.3, 8.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Kinnelon: Dan Marc Appliance (10.2 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Kinnelon
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Kinnelon, NJ
Most dryer calls in Kinnelon 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kinnelon
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kinnelon, NJ
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Kinnelon
Dryer Repair Near Kinnelon
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Kinnelon faster and cheaper.