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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Union Beach and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Union Beach, NJ
Within 30 miles of Union Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Staten Island (9), Perth Amboy (6), and Old Bridge (6). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Richard's Appliance Services, around 1.5 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
First up for Union Beach: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (8.7 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (8.6 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Middletown Appliance Repair Service (3.9 miles away, based in Middletown Township, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Union Beach, NJ
Most dryer calls in Union Beach 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Union Beach
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Union Beach, NJ
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Union Beach and nearby towns?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Union Beach technician which parts to bring.