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 Ridgewood, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ridgewood
Within 30 miles of Ridgewood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Ridgewood, and the rest are spread across Paramus (7), Fair Lawn (3), and Paterson (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Bergen County, around 0.4 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Ridgewood: Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (5.3 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (4.5 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (0.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (4.5 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Ridgewood, NJ
Most dryer calls in Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ridgewood, NJ
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ridgewood
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ridgewood technician which parts to bring.