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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Cicero and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Cicero
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cicero. 4 list an address in Cicero, and other nearby bases include Chicago (11), Oak Park (7), and North Riverside (3). Nearest on the list: Cicero Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.7 miles out. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cicero. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Cicero: IVAN Appliance Repairs (5.8 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (7.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - 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
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
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:
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Cicero
Most dryer calls in Cicero 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 Cicero Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cicero, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Cicero do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Cicero
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Cicero
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.