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 Franklin Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Franklin Park
Within 30 miles of Franklin Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Franklin Park itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (8), Elmhurst (6), and Melrose Park (3). Franklin Park Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Franklin Park. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Franklin Park: IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (6.1 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
What Franklin Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin Park
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, IL
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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.