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 West Freehold listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Freehold
Within 30 miles of West Freehold there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lakewood (6), Old Bridge (6), and Freehold (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Freehold, around 1.2 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Freehold. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for West Freehold: Immediate Appliance Repair Service (2.1 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (7.5 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.5 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eatontown TV & Appliance (13.3 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for West Freehold
Most dryer calls in West Freehold 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 West Freehold Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Freehold, NJ
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a West Freehold technician which parts to bring.