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 New Brunswick listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving New Brunswick, NJ
40 repair companies serve New Brunswick from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in New Brunswick itself, and the rest are spread across Somerset (5), Edison (5), and Highland Park (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 15 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is PrimeFix Co., about 0.2 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
Closest matches for New Brunswick: Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services (8.3 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.8 stars from 1,106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 356 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - 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
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around New Brunswick
Most dryer calls in New Brunswick 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in New Brunswick
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Brunswick, NJ
Which areas near New Brunswick do these technicians cover?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.