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 Madison 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 Madison Park
Within 30 miles of Madison Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Old Bridge (9), Perth Amboy (7), and Matawan (4). 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sayre Appliance Repair Master, around 0.3 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madison Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 1.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
First up for Madison Park: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (8.2 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (8.5 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Around Madison Park
Most dryer calls in Madison 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
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.
Before You Book in Madison Park
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Madison Park, NJ
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Madison Park do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Madison Park technician which parts to bring.