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. The Clarendon Hills listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Clarendon Hills
40 repair companies serve Clarendon Hills from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Darien (6), Downers Grove (4), and Brookfield (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Rapid Hinsdale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Clarendon Hills. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Clarendon Hills: Act Fast Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); IVAN Appliance Repairs (10.8 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (3.7 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Clarendon Hills Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Clarendon Hills 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 Clarendon Hills
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarendon Hills, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Clarendon Hills
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Clarendon Hills technician which parts to bring.