Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Round Lake Park and the Lake County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Round Lake Park
40 repair companies serve Round Lake Park from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). The closest is A Dan's Appliance Services Co, about 3.5 miles away. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 4.2, 4.2 |
The leading options for Round Lake Park are AMZ Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Round Lake Park
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Round Lake Park, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Round Lake Park, IL
Most dryer calls in Round Lake Park 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Round Lake Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Round Lake Park, IL
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Round Lake Park
Dryer Repair Near Round Lake Park
Before you call a Round Lake Park technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.