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 Highland Park listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Highland Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highland Park. 5 of them are based in Highland Park itself, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (7), Glenview (6), and Deerfield (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Premier Highland Park Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
The leading options for Highland Park are Appliance Repair Stars (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (6.8 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & W Washer & Dryer Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
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.
What Highland Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Highland 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Highland Park
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Highland Park, IL
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Highland Park do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Highland Park
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Highland Park technician which parts to bring.