Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Totowa and the Passaic County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Totowa, NJ
Within 30 miles of Totowa there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Clifton (14), Paterson (6), and Wayne (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Quickturn Appliance Repair Systems, around 0.8 miles out. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.3, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
The leading options for Totowa are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (4.5 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Totowa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Totowa 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
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Totowa
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Totowa, NJ
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Before you call a Totowa 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.