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 Lincoln Park and the Morris County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Lincoln Park, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lincoln Park. Other nearby bases include Clifton (11), Paterson (6), and Wayne (3). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Homeguard Appliance Repair Works is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Lincoln Park. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lincoln Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.5, 3.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
At the top of the Lincoln Park list: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (10.1 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (4.6 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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 Lincoln Park, NJ
Most dryer calls in Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lincoln Park, NJ
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Lincoln Park
Dryer Repair Near Lincoln Park
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 Lincoln Park technician a trip for parts.