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 Cliffside Park 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, Cliffside Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cliffside Park. 2 list an address in Cliffside Park, and the rest are spread across New York (18), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (4). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Tech Cliffside Park, around 0.0 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 24 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cliffside Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.0, 0.2, 0.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Cliffside Park: SCREW'S HVAC & Appliance Repair Company in NYC (3.1 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.9 miles away, based in New York, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews); Happy Home Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in New York, 4.3 stars from 579 reviews); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (1.8 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Cliffside Park
Most dryer calls in Cliffside Park 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
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.
Questions to Ask a Cliffside Park Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cliffside Park, NJ
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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.