Serving Maywood, New Jersey and nearby areas Helpline · (888) 772-9805
☎(888) 772-9805Call

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Maywood, NJ

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving Maywood who work on both.

Dryer runs but no heat in Maywood?
Tell us whether it is gas or electric and we will connect you with a local technician.
☎(888) 772-9805
✓10 companies listed for Maywood✓Independent, not a manufacturer✓Public ratings & distances

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 Maywood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Maywood

40 repair companies serve Maywood from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Maywood, and the rest are spread across Paramus (7), Hackensack (6), and Teaneck (3). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: Olevora Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.

Washer & Dryer Repair
Sam The Man Repairs LLC
292 Paulison Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
4.7 mi from Maywood
★★★★★ 5.0 (753 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
All Bergen Appliance Service
54 NJ-17, Paramus, NJ 07652
1.6 mi from Maywood
★★★★½ 4.5 (360 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs
265 Passaic St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1.0 mi from Maywood
★★★★★ 5.0 (37 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
436 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
1.4 mi from Maywood
★★★★★ 4.8 (123 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC
55 W Ruby Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
5.1 mi from Maywood
★★★★★ 5.0 (88 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Excellentech Appliance Repair
800 Catalpa Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666
1.9 mi from Maywood
★★★★½ 4.7 (31 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
585 From Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
3.7 mi from Maywood
★★★★½ 4.4 (266 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Sears Appliance Repair
24 Barbour Ave #34, Passaic, NJ 07055
3.5 mi from Maywood
★★★★½ 4.5 (145 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
Appliance Repair
New Jersey Plumbing - Air Conditioning, Refrigerator, and Dryer Repair
333 Grand Ave, Palisades Park, NJ 07650
4.8 mi from Maywood
★★★★½ 4.5 (25 reviews)
DryersSaturday hours
Washer & Dryer Repair
Repair Porter - Teaneck
800 Catalpa Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666
1.9 mi from Maywood
★★★★★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours

Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.

Maywood repair companies in numbers
With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews15
List dryer or washer & dryer work14
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)60
Open on Saturdays (per listing)40
Distance to the three closest (mi)0.3, 0.8, 0.8
Mention gas appliance work0

First up for Maywood: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (1.6 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (1.0 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

⚡ Tell us the fuel type and the symptom and we will connect you
☎(888) 772-9805

Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?

How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.
What they shareBoth types use the same drum, belt, rollers, motor and blower, and both depend on a clear vent. Many no-heat calls on either type start and end with the vent.

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

Airflow and the ventA long dry time is most often an airflow problem. A technician checks the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exhaust hood outside before replacing any heating parts, because a restricted vent can make a healthy dryer look broken.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
Heating elementElectric dryers heat with a coiled element. If the drum turns but the air stays cool, the element is checked for continuity along with the thermostats and fuses that feed it.

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.

Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs

Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:

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 Maywood Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Maywood 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 Maywood

  • Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
  • Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
  • Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Maywood, NJ

Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.
Which areas near Maywood do these technicians cover?
The companies on this page are within driving distance of Maywood. Each one sets its own service area, so check the distance shown and confirm your address when you call.
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
The common heat-source parts on both are modestly priced, and labor is similar. Gas dryers add ignition parts that electric models do not have. Our cost guide lists published ranges for both.

Related Repair Pages for Maywood

More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby

Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Maywood technician which parts to bring.

Get connected with a gas or electric dryer technician near Maywood
☎(888) 772-9805
☎ Call (888) 772-9805 Talk to a tech