Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Little Silver and the Monmouth County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Little Silver, NJ
Within 30 miles of Little Silver there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Middletown Township (4), Matawan (4), and Ocean Township (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Red Bank Inc, around 2.2 miles out. 22 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 33 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 27 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.6, 2.7 |
First up for Little Silver: Immediate Appliance Repair Service (13.4 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eatontown TV & Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (11.1 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Monmouth County (3.2 miles away, based in Eatontown, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Little Silver Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Little Silver
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Little Silver
Most dryer calls in Little Silver 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
Questions to Ask a Little Silver Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Little Silver, NJ
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
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Before you call a Little Silver technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.