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 Arlington Heights listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Arlington Heights
Within 30 miles of Arlington Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 of them are based in Arlington Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (7), Mt Prospect (4), and Buffalo Grove (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Appliance Repair Arlington Heights Pros. is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Arlington Heights. 14 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Arlington Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.2 |
First up for Arlington Heights: Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (4.9 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & W Washer & Dryer Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (4.3 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (2.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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 Arlington Heights
Most dryer calls in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Arlington Heights technician which parts to bring.