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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Yorketown, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Yorketown
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Yorketown. The rest are spread across Old Bridge (9), Manalapan Township (4), and Freehold (4). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance Service, around 0.8 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Yorketown list: Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services (9.5 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.8 stars from 1,106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (12.4 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Immediate Appliance Repair Service (5.6 miles away, based in Freehold, 4.8 stars from 872 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Yorketown, NJ
Most dryer calls in Yorketown 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 Yorketown Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Yorketown, NJ
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.