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 Pleasantville and the Atlantic County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Pleasantville, NJ
Our data shows 25 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Pleasantville. 3 of them are based in Pleasantville itself, and the rest are spread across Galloway (3), Somers Point (2), and Absecon (1). The closest is Pursel's Appliance Services, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pleasantville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
At the top of the Pleasantville list: C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Mays Landing, 4.2 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (21.1 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dale's Appliance Service (29.6 miles away, based in Newfield, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Pleasantville Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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.
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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 Pleasantville
Most dryer calls in Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Pleasantville, NJ
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Before you call a Pleasantville 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.