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. The West Long Branch 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 Long Branch
40 repair companies serve West Long Branch from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in West Long Branch, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (5), Middletown Township (4), and Ocean Township (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 23 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Long Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 0.9, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the West Long Branch list: Eatontown TV & Appliance (2.3 miles away, based in Eatontown, 4.6 stars from 304 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (13.1 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Ocean (2.8 miles away, based in Ocean Township, 4.6 stars from 11 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 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around West Long Branch
Most dryer calls in West Long Branch 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 Long Branch Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Long Branch, 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 Long Branch technician which parts to bring.