The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Englewood Cliffs listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Englewood Cliffs, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Englewood Cliffs. 1 of them are based in Englewood Cliffs itself, and the rest are spread across Bronx (6), Palisades Park (5), and Fort Lee (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Heritage Appliance Repair Company is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Englewood Cliffs. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.6, 1.7 |
At the top of the Englewood Cliffs list: NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (3.9 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (5.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Englewood Cliffs Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Englewood Cliffs 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 Englewood Cliffs Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Englewood Cliffs, 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 Englewood Cliffs technician which parts to bring.