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 River Edge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving River Edge, NJ
Within 30 miles of River Edge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in River Edge itself, and the rest are spread across Paramus (7), Hackensack (6), and Bergenfield (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. River Edge Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from River Edge. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.4, 1.6 |
The leading options for River Edge are Team Electric Plumbing & Air Inc. (4.2 miles away, based in Westwood, 4.2 stars from 149 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (3.7 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (5.6 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (1.7 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for River Edge, NJ
Most dryer calls in River Edge 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
Questions to Ask a River Edge 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: River Edge, NJ
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near River Edge
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.