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 Old Tappan and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Old Tappan
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Old Tappan. The rest are spread across Bergenfield (3), Paramus (3), and Yonkers (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Sparkill Appliance Repair Technologies is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Old Tappan. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.2, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
First up for Old Tappan: Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (2.6 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (3.3 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Appliance Doctor (7.1 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (7.4 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Old Tappan
Most dryer calls in Old Tappan 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 Old Tappan
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Old Tappan, NJ
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Old Tappan
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.