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. The Long Branch listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Long Branch, NJ
40 repair companies serve Long Branch from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Long Branch, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (5), Middletown Township (4), and Ocean Township (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 23 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Repair Long Branch, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Long Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.0, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 29 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Long Branch: Eatontown TV & Appliance (3.5 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (14.6 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ocean (4.1 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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 Long Branch Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Long Branch 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
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Long Branch Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Branch, NJ
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Long Branch
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Long Branch technician which parts to bring.