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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Hillsdale, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Hillsdale, NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hillsdale. 1 of them are based in Hillsdale itself, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Ridgewood (3), and Bergenfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Hillsdale Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Hillsdale. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hillsdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.1 |
The leading options for Hillsdale are Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (2.4 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (2.1 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (4.3 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (7.1 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews).
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
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Around Hillsdale
Most dryer calls in Hillsdale 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Hillsdale
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hillsdale, 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.