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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Colonia and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Colonia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Colonia. Other nearby bases include Perth Amboy (6), Edison (4), and Linden (4). 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Edison Appliance Repair Service, about 1.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Colonia are Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (3.4 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.6 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elm Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Westfield, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Colonia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Colonia 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 Colonia Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Colonia, NJ
Which areas near Colonia do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Colonia
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.