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 Little Silver listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Little Silver
Within 30 miles of Little Silver there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Middletown Township (4), Matawan (4), and Ocean Township (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 22 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Red Bank Inc, around 2.2 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.6, 2.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 27 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Little Silver list: Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eatontown TV & Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (13.4 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (11.1 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
What Little Silver Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Little Silver 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
Before You Book in Little Silver
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Little Silver, NJ
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Little Silver
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Little Silver technician which parts to bring.