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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Martinsville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Martinsville
Within 30 miles of Martinsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Somerset (5), Plainfield (4), and New Brunswick (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is Barry's Appliance, about 2.4 miles away. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.2, 3.4 |
At the top of the Martinsville list: R&D Sieberg Appliances (4.1 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (10.5 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Piscataway Appliance Repair Experts (6.3 miles away, based in Piscataway, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pitstop Appliance Repair Service (5.8 miles away, based in Basking Ridge, 4.7 stars from 77 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Martinsville, NJ
Most dryer calls in Martinsville 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 Martinsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Martinsville, 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 Martinsville technician which parts to bring.