The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Alsip listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Alsip, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alsip. 2 of them are based in Alsip itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Oak Lawn (6), and Palos Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Alsip Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
The leading options for Alsip are Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Alsip, IL
Most dryer calls in Alsip 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alsip
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alsip, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alsip
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Alsip technician which parts to bring.