Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fort Dix and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fort Dix
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fort Dix. Other nearby bases include Hamilton Township (8), Trenton (5), and Levittown (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: APPLIANCE REMEDY BY ROBERT BRADFORD SR .LLC, around 9.2 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Dix. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.2, 9.7, 10.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Fort Dix: Mr. Appliance of Cherry Hill (18.5 miles away, based in Marlton, 4.6 stars from 541 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bensalem (18.1 miles away, based in Bensalem, 4.9 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); At Ease Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Mt Laurel Township, 4.8 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Repair Group (17.9 miles away, based in Levittown, 5.0 stars from 50 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Fort Dix
Most dryer calls in Fort Dix 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 Fort Dix
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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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.