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 Jersey City and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jersey City
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jersey City. 14 list an address in Jersey City, and the rest are spread across New York (11), Bayonne (7), and Hoboken (3). Delgado Refrigeration is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Jersey City. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jersey City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
The leading options for Jersey City are Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair NYC (2.9 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Old Appliance Service (4.5 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 176 reviews); Volt & Vector (4.6 miles away, based in Brooklyn, 4.9 stars from 75 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Jersey City, NJ
Gas line and appliance connection permits in Jersey City go through Jersey City Division of the Construction Code Official (Department of Housing, Economic Development & Commerce). Permit office
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 Jersey City
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jersey City, NJ
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.