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 Harrison and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Harrison
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Harrison. Other nearby bases include Newark (13), Jersey City (10), and Kearny (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: R a TV Services Inc, around 0.8 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
At the top of the Harrison list: Andes Refrigeration (1.1 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Jersey City, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.2 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Harrison Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Harrison 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
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Harrison
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Harrison, NJ
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Harrison and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Harrison technician which parts to bring.