A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Ocean City and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ocean City
We found 27 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ocean City. 1 list an address in Ocean City, and the rest are spread across Pleasantville (3), Galloway (3), and Somers Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Ulmer's Appliance Service, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 23 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.6, 3.2 |
At the top of the Ocean City list: Mr. Appliance of Atlantic and Cape May (11.8 miles away, based in Cape May Court House, 4.7 stars from 479 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ULMER'S Appliance Service (6.6 miles away, based in Ocean View, 4.5 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); C and R Appliance Of Galloway Inc (17.1 miles away, based in Galloway, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in North Cape May, 4.2 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Ocean City, NJ
Most dryer calls in Ocean City 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Ocean City
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ocean City, NJ
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Other Dryer Repair in Ocean City
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ocean City
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ocean City technician which parts to bring.