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 Countryside and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Countryside
40 repair companies serve Countryside from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Countryside, and the rest are spread across Darien (4), Brookfield (3), and Oak Lawn (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Countryside Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Countryside. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Countryside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.2, 2.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Countryside: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.1 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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 Countryside Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Countryside 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Countryside
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Countryside, IL
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How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Countryside
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Countryside technician which parts to bring.