Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Lake Bluff listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lake Bluff
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Bluff. 1 of them are based in Lake Bluff itself, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Highland Park (5), and Vernon Hills (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Nearest on the list: Lake Bluff Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Bluff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.9, 2.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
At the top of the Lake Bluff list: Appliance Repair Stars (7.2 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Lake Bluff, IL
Most dryer calls in Lake Bluff 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 Lake Bluff
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Bluff, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lake Bluff technician which parts to bring.