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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Antioch, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Antioch
Within 30 miles of Antioch there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Antioch, and the rest are spread across Kenosha (7), Waukegan (6), and McHenry (3). Nearest on the list: Command Service Center, INC, around 1.2 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Antioch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 4.0, 5.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
First up for Antioch: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Petersen's Reconditioned Washers & Dryers, Inc. (12.8 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Around Antioch
Most dryer calls in Antioch 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.
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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Antioch
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Antioch
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Antioch technician which parts to bring.