A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Hoboken and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Hoboken
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hoboken. 3 of them are based in Hoboken itself, and other nearby bases include New York (28), Jersey City (5), and Weehawken Township (2). The farthest listed company is about 2 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Sub-Zero Premier Appliance House is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Hoboken. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hoboken. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Hoboken list: RD Appliance Service, Corp. (2.3 miles away, based in New York, 4.7 stars from 155 reviews); Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Jersey City, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair NYC (2.4 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Old Appliance Service (2.0 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Hoboken
Most dryer calls in Hoboken 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 Hoboken
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hoboken, NJ
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.