Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Tinton Falls and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Tinton Falls
Within 30 miles of Tinton Falls there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Middletown Township (4), Freehold (4), and Brick Township (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Monmouth County, around 2.7 miles out. Of those, 24 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.7, 2.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for Tinton Falls: Immediate Appliance Repair Service (8.9 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eatontown TV & Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ocean (3.3 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
What Tinton Falls Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Tinton Falls 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 Tinton Falls Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Tinton Falls, NJ
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Tinton Falls
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Tinton Falls technician which parts to bring.