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 Ocean Acres, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ocean Acres
40 repair companies serve Ocean Acres from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Toms River (17), Forked River (4), and Beachwood (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Solid Appliance Repair Barnegat, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ocean Acres. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.5, 4.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Ocean Acres: FINE FIX by JC SERVICE LLC (SAMSUNG APPLIANCES SPECIALIST ) (7.4 miles away, based in Forked River, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Apex Appliance Repair and Air Duct Cleaning (4.2 miles away, based in Barnegat, 4.6 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (20.0 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Local Notes for Ocean Acres
Most dryer calls in Ocean Acres 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 Ocean Acres
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ocean Acres, NJ
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ocean Acres technician which parts to bring.