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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Dolton and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Dolton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dolton. Other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Chicago Heights (3), and South Holland (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Riverdale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Dolton. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dolton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
Closest matches for Dolton: Appliance Pro (11.0 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Dolton
Most dryer calls in Dolton 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Dolton
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dolton, IL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dolton technician which parts to bring.