Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Bradley, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bradley, IL
Within 30 miles of Bradley there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Bradley itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (12), Tinley Park (5), and Mokena (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Bade the Appliance Specialists, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bradley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.3, 2.6 |
At the top of the Bradley list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (14.0 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Steger).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Bradley Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bradley 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.
Questions to Ask a Bradley Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bradley, IL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Bradley
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bradley technician which parts to bring.