The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Gilberts and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Gilberts
40 repair companies serve Gilberts from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). The closest is Elgin Appliance Repair, about 2.1 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gilberts. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.1, 2.7 |
First up for Gilberts: SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (5.4 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (13.7 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Appliance Repair Dundee (4.2 miles away, based in West Dundee, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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.
Local Notes for Gilberts
Most dryer calls in Gilberts 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 Gilberts
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gilberts, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Gilberts and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Gilberts
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gilberts
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gilberts technician which parts to bring.