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 Lincoln Park listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lincoln Park
40 repair companies serve Lincoln Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clifton (11), Paterson (6), and Wayne (3). Nearest on the list: Homeguard Appliance Repair Works, around 1.8 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lincoln Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 2.5, 3.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Lincoln Park are Dan Marc Appliance (4.6 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sam The Man Repairs LLC (10.1 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (10.4 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Lincoln Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lincoln Park 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 Lincoln Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lincoln Park, NJ
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lincoln Park technician which parts to bring.