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. The Point Pleasant listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Point Pleasant
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Point Pleasant. 4 of them are based in Point Pleasant itself, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (10), Toms River (10), and Lakewood (8). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Zorena Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Point Pleasant. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
Closest matches for Point Pleasant: Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Manasquan (3.3 miles away, based in Manasquan, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews); Point Pleasant Appliance Repair Service (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 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
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
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
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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Point Pleasant
Most dryer calls in Point Pleasant 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.
Questions to Ask a Point Pleasant Technician
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Point Pleasant, NJ
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Point Pleasant do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Point Pleasant technician which parts to bring.