Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Allendale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Allendale
40 repair companies serve Allendale from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Allendale itself, and the rest are spread across Ridgewood (3), Paramus (3), and Fair Lawn (3). The closest is Appliance Repair Tech Allendale, about 0.4 miles away. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.6, 1.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
The leading options for Allendale are Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (7.2 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (6.7 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (3.7 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (6.9 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Allendale, NJ
Most dryer calls in Allendale 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.
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
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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Allendale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Allendale, NJ
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Allendale and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Allendale
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Allendale
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Allendale technician which parts to bring.