When a dryer quits in Little Ferry, 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 Little Ferry and the Bergen County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Little Ferry
Within 30 miles of Little Ferry there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Little Ferry itself, and other nearby bases include Hackensack (6), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Little Ferry Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, about 0.6 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Ferry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Little Ferry are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sengix HVAC & Appliance Repair New York (6.0 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
Before replacing a dryer in Little Ferry, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Little Ferry, NJ
Most dryer calls in Little Ferry 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.
Questions to Ask a Little Ferry Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Little Ferry, NJ
Why is my dryer squealing?
What should I check before calling?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Little Ferry
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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 Little Ferry technician a trip for parts.