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 Wood-Ridge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Wood-Ridge
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wood-Ridge. The rest are spread across Clifton (13), Passaic (6), and Hackensack (6). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Green Light Appliance LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Wood-Ridge. Across 34 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.0, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
The leading options for Wood-Ridge are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (2.3 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Bergen Appliance Service (5.2 miles away, based in Paramus, 4.5 stars from 360 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Wood-Ridge Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wood-Ridge 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 Wood-Ridge
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wood-Ridge, NJ
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wood-Ridge technician which parts to bring.