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 Elmwood Park and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Elmwood Park, IL
40 repair companies serve Elmwood Park from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Elmwood Park, and other nearby bases include Chicago (16), Oak Park (7), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Fair Elmwood Park Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.3, 0.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
The leading options for Elmwood Park are IVAN Appliance Repairs (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Elmwood Park, IL
Most dryer calls in Elmwood Park 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.
Before You Book in Elmwood Park
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Elmwood Park, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.