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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Barrington and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Barrington
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Barrington. 2 list an address in Barrington, and the rest are spread across Arlington Heights (9), Schaumburg (7), and Buffalo Grove (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. NORTHTOWN APPLIANCES SERVICES is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Barrington. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.4, 4.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
At the top of the Barrington list: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (7.4 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Barrington, IL
Most dryer calls in Barrington 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 Barrington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Barrington, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Barrington
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Barrington
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Barrington technician which parts to bring.