A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Bourbonnais, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bourbonnais
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bourbonnais. 1 of them are based in Bourbonnais itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (14), Tinley Park (5), and Mokena (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 2.8, 3.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
First up for Bourbonnais: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (13.4 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Steger).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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 Bourbonnais, IL
Most dryer calls in Bourbonnais 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 Bourbonnais
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bourbonnais, IL
Do you cover Bourbonnais and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.