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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Addison and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Addison
Within 30 miles of Addison there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Addison itself, and other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). Cruz Services & Appliances. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Addison. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Addison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.6, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Addison: Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (7.7 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Aslan Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.6 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Addison
Most dryer calls in Addison 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 Addison
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Addison, IL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Addison and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Addison technician which parts to bring.