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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Evanston, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Evanston, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Evanston. 10 list an address in Evanston, and other nearby bases include Skokie (8), Chicago (8), and Lincolnwood (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Golas Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
First up for Evanston: Retro Stove and Gas Works (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 16 reviews); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (2.9 miles away, based in Skokie, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Evanston, IL
Most dryer calls in Evanston 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 Evanston Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Evanston, IL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Evanston
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.