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 Deerfield listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Deerfield, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Deerfield. 4 list an address in Deerfield, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (8), Buffalo Grove (6), and Highland Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Priority Appliance Repair, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Deerfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Deerfield list: Appliance Repair Stars (3.1 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (4.7 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & W Washer & Dryer Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 60 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Deerfield, IL
Most dryer calls in Deerfield 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.
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Questions to Ask a Deerfield Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Deerfield, IL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Deerfield do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Deerfield
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Deerfield technician which parts to bring.