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 Eatontown, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Eatontown
40 repair companies serve Eatontown from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Eatontown, and other nearby bases include Middletown Township (4), Freehold (4), and Ocean Township (3). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Of those, 25 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Monmouth County, around 0.2 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 30 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Eatontown list: Eatontown TV & Appliance (0.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (11.3 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ocean (3.0 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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 Dryer 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Eatontown
Most dryer calls in Eatontown 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 Eatontown
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Eatontown, NJ
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Eatontown
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.