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 Martinsville and the Somerset County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Martinsville
40 repair companies serve Martinsville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Somerset (5), Plainfield (4), and New Brunswick (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 14 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Barry's Appliance, around 2.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 23 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.2, 3.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
At the top of the Martinsville list: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (10.5 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (4.1 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Watchung, 4.5 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pitstop Appliance Repair Service (5.8 miles away, based in Basking Ridge, 4.7 stars from 77 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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.
What Martinsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Martinsville 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 Martinsville Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Martinsville faster and cheaper.