The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Laurence Harbor listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Laurence Harbor
Within 30 miles of Laurence Harbor there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Laurence Harbor, and other nearby bases include Old Bridge (9), Perth Amboy (7), and Staten Island (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Total Care Appliance Repair Service, about 0.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurence Harbor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
Closest matches for Laurence Harbor: Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (8.1 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (7.9 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
What Laurence Harbor Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Laurence Harbor 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
Questions to Ask a Laurence Harbor Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Laurence Harbor, 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.