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. The Fords listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fords
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fords. The rest are spread across Perth Amboy (7), Edison (6), and Staten Island (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Fords. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Fords are Pay Less Repair Services LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (3.2 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (1.5 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Fords Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fords 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Fords
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fords, 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 Fords technician which parts to bring.