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 Harwood Heights listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Harwood Heights
40 repair companies serve Harwood Heights from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Harwood Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (22), Elmwood Park (3), and Niles (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. The closest is Simple Harwood Heights Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Harwood Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
The leading options for Harwood Heights are IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.6 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Harwood Heights, IL
Most dryer calls in Harwood Heights 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 Harwood Heights
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Harwood Heights, IL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Harwood Heights technician which parts to bring.