A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Long Branch, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Long Branch, NJ
40 repair companies serve Long Branch from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Long Branch itself, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (5), Middletown Township (4), and Ocean Township (3). Of those, 23 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Appliance Repair Long Branch is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Long Branch. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.0, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 29 |
The leading options for Long Branch are Immediate Appliance Repair Service (14.6 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (14.3 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eatontown TV & Appliance (3.5 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (13.6 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Long Branch
Before replacing a dryer in Long Branch, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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 Long Branch, NJ
Most dryer calls in Long Branch 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Long Branch
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Branch, NJ
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Long Branch faster and cheaper.