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. The Kearny listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kearny
Within 30 miles of Kearny there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Kearny itself, and other nearby bases include Newark (13), Jersey City (12), and Lyndhurst (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. R a TV Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Kearny. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kearny. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
First up for Kearny: Andes Refrigeration (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Jersey City, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair NYC (6.2 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 81 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Kearny
Most dryer calls in Kearny 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 Kearny
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kearny, NJ
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kearny
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kearny technician which parts to bring.