A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Perth Amboy
40 repair companies serve Perth Amboy from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Perth Amboy, and the rest are spread across Staten Island (8), Edison (4), and Old Bridge (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Appliance Repair Perth Amboy is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Perth Amboy. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Perth Amboy: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (6.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Linden (7.2 miles away, based in Linden, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Perth Amboy
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Perth Amboy
Most dryer calls in Perth Amboy 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Perth Amboy
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Perth Amboy, NJ
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Perth Amboy
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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 Perth Amboy technician a trip for parts.