A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Dover, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dover, NJ
Within 30 miles of Dover there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Dover, and the rest are spread across Rockaway (3), Fairfield (3), and Wayne (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 13 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Manny's Appliances LLC, about 0.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.5, 0.8 |
At the top of the Dover list: Dan Marc Appliance (14.6 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pitstop Appliance Repair Service (13.9 miles away, based in Basking Ridge, 4.7 stars from 77 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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Dover
Most dryer calls in Dover 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 Dover
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dover, NJ
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Dover and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.