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 Hillside and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Hillside
40 repair companies serve Hillside from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Hillside itself, and other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Brookfield (3), and North Riverside (3). Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Ildora Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Hillside. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
At the top of the Hillside list: Act Fast Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); IVAN Appliance Repairs (5.4 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (9.1 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Hillside Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hillside 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.
Questions to Ask a Hillside Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hillside, IL
Do you cover Hillside and nearby towns?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Hillside
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hillside
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hillside technician which parts to bring.