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 East Rutherford, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving East Rutherford, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of East Rutherford. 1 list an address in East Rutherford, and other nearby bases include Clifton (7), Passaic (6), and Lyndhurst (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Pinecrest Rutherford Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from East Rutherford. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Rutherford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.1, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for East Rutherford: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andes Refrigeration (5.5 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What East Rutherford Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Rutherford 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in East Rutherford
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Rutherford, NJ
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East Rutherford technician which parts to bring.