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 Elk Grove Village and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Elk Grove Village, IL
40 repair companies serve Elk Grove Village from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Elk Grove Village, and other nearby bases include Schaumburg (8), Des Plaines (7), and Arlington Heights (5). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: E G V Appliances, around 1.3 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.7, 1.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
The leading options for Elk Grove Village are Unique Repair Services, Inc. (4.0 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Act Fast Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Aslan Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Licotech Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 76 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Elk Grove Village Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Elk Grove Village 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.
Questions to Ask a Elk Grove Village Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Elk Grove Village, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Elk Grove Village
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.