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 Dumont and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dumont, NJ
40 repair companies serve Dumont from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Dumont itself, and the rest are spread across Paramus (7), Hackensack (6), and Bergenfield (3). The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Dumont, about 0.0 miles away. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dumont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.3, 0.7 |
At the top of the Dumont list: Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (2.9 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (3.0 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Appliance Doctor (6.5 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (4.3 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Dumont
Most dryer calls in Dumont 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 Dumont Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dumont, NJ
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Dumont
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Dumont
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.