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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Salem, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Salem, NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Salem. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Newark (4). The closest is Cardinal Appliance Repair LLC, about 5.2 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 30 rated companies in range average 3.9 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) | 5.2, 8.2, 9.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
First up for Salem: County Appliance Service (9.6 miles away, based in St Georges, 4.9 stars from 198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (21.8 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Janus Appliance Repair of South Jersey (20.4 miles away, based in Glassboro, 4.9 stars from 28 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Local Notes for Salem
Most dryer calls in Salem 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Salem
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Salem, NJ
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Salem
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Salem technician which parts to bring.