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. The Garfield 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, Garfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Garfield. 2 of them are based in Garfield itself, and the rest are spread across Clifton (13), Passaic (6), and Hackensack (6). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Garfield Emergency Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Garfield. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Garfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Garfield list: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (3.7 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Garfield
Most dryer calls in Garfield 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 Garfield
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Garfield, 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.