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 Clayton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Clayton, NJ
40 repair companies serve Clayton from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Cherry Hill Township (7), Glassboro (3), and Haddonfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: J.Battle's Heating and Refrigeration Appliance Repair, around 3.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 4.0, 4.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Clayton: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (18.7 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Sewell (7.3 miles away, based in Sewell, 4.8 stars from 1,011 reviews, lists Saturday hours); South Jersey Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Blackwood, 4.9 stars from 45 reviews); Dale's Appliance Service (7.5 miles away, based in Newfield, 4.7 stars from 91 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Clayton
Most dryer calls in Clayton 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
Before You Book in Clayton
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clayton, NJ
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.