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 Calumet Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Calumet Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Calumet Park. Other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Oak Lawn (5), and Palos Heights (3). Nearest on the list: BlueIslandApplianceRepairServices, around 1.3 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
First up for Calumet Park: Sears Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Calumet Park
Most dryer calls in Calumet Park 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 Calumet Park Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Calumet Park, IL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Calumet Park technician which parts to bring.