The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Perth Amboy, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Perth Amboy, NJ
Within 30 miles of Perth Amboy there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Perth Amboy itself, and the rest are spread across Staten Island (8), Edison (4), and Old Bridge (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Appliance Repair Perth Amboy is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Perth Amboy. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Perth Amboy: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (6.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Appliance Service (3.2 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (1.4 miles away, 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Perth Amboy, NJ
Most dryer calls in Perth Amboy 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.
Before You Book in Perth Amboy
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: Perth Amboy, NJ
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Perth Amboy technician which parts to bring.