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 Emerson, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Emerson
40 repair companies serve Emerson from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Emerson, and the rest are spread across Paramus (7), Bergenfield (3), and Ridgewood (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Local Appliance Repair Service in Emerson is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Emerson. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
Closest matches for Emerson: Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (0.9 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (0.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Appliance Doctor (8.1 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (5.0 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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:
- 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?
- 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 Emerson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Emerson 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.
Before You Book in Emerson
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Emerson, NJ
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Emerson technician which parts to bring.