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. The Crest Hill listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Crest Hill, IL
Within 30 miles of Crest Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Crest Hill itself, and the rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (9), and Naperville (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: American Service Alliance, around 1.4 miles out. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Crest Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.2, 2.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Crest Hill list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (14.1 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (14.2 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Crest Hill Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Crest Hill 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 Crest Hill
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Crest Hill, IL
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Other Dryer Repair in Crest Hill
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Crest Hill technician which parts to bring.