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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fairview and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fairview
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairview. 1 list an address in Fairview, and other nearby bases include New York (14), North Bergen (5), and Palisades Park (5). Distances run up to about 3 miles. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Fairview Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Fairview. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairview. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
At the top of the Fairview list: SCREW'S HVAC & Appliance Repair Company in NYC (3.5 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.7 miles away, based in New York, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews); Happy Home Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in New York, 4.3 stars from 579 reviews); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (1.8 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Fairview
Most dryer calls in Fairview 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 Fairview Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairview, NJ
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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.