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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Metuchen and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Metuchen
Within 30 miles of Metuchen there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Metuchen itself, and other nearby bases include Perth Amboy (7), Edison (6), and Plainfield (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Home Appliance Repair Metuchen is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Metuchen. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 22 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Metuchen: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (1.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (5.6 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (3.7 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Metuchen, NJ
Most dryer calls in Metuchen 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 Metuchen
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Metuchen, NJ
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.