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. The Gurnee listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Gurnee
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gurnee. 2 list an address in Gurnee, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 3.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Gurnee list: AMZ Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (14.6 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Gurnee Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Gurnee 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.
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How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Gurnee
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gurnee, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gurnee technician which parts to bring.