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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Camden, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Camden
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Camden. 3 list an address in Camden, and the rest are spread across Philadelphia (22), Cherry Hill Township (9), and Haddonfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Top Appliance Repair Camden, about 0.8 miles away. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Camden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Camden: Philly Appliances Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); Appliances Outlet (6.2 miles away, based in Cinnaminson, 4.8 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NU~AIR THE HEALTHY CHOICE Inc. (2.5 miles away, based in Pennsauken, 4.6 stars from 196 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Around Camden
Most dryer calls in Camden 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 Camden
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Camden, NJ
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Camden technician which parts to bring.