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. The Roselle listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roselle
Within 30 miles of Roselle there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Elizabeth (7), Union (4), and Linden (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 13 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Metro Appliance Repair Technicians, around 0.8 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roselle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.1, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Roselle: American Appliance Service (6.0 miles away, based in Port Reading, 4.8 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (5.1 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Certified Appliance Repair Union (2.4 miles away, based in Union, 5.0 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elm Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Westfield, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Roselle Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Roselle 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 Roselle
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Roselle, NJ
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Roselle
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.