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 Hightstown and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Hightstown, NJ
40 repair companies serve Hightstown from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Hightstown itself, and other nearby bases include Hamilton Township (8), Trenton (5), and Old Bridge (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Jersey Appliance Inc., around 0.0 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 7.1, 7.3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Hightstown list: Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services (7.4 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.8 stars from 1,106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (10.3 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (13.9 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (15.4 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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
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:
- 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Hightstown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hightstown 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hightstown
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hightstown, NJ
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hightstown
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.