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 Harvey, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Harvey
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Harvey. 2 of them are based in Harvey itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (7), Tinley Park (4), and Palos Heights (3). 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is AAA Server Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
At the top of the Harvey list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
What Harvey Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Harvey 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 Harvey
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Harvey, IL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Other Dryer Repair in Harvey
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Harvey
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.