When a dryer quits in Summit, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Summit list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Summit, IL
40 repair companies serve Summit from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Cicero (4), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Bedford Park Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.1 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summit. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
The leading options for Summit are Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (8.4 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); IVAN Appliance Repairs (8.8 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Summit
What Gets Fixed on a Summit Dryer Call
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- 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 Summit
Most dryer calls in Summit 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Summit
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Summit, IL
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Summit
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Summit technician a trip for parts.