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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Homewood and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Homewood
40 repair companies serve Homewood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Prime Flossmoor Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
Closest matches for Homewood: Appliance Pro (10.7 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
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?
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
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Homewood
Most dryer calls in Homewood 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 Homewood Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Homewood technician which parts to bring.