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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lake Zurich and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lake Zurich
40 repair companies serve Lake Zurich from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Lake Zurich, and other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Arlington Heights (8), and Vernon Hills (4). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Nexus Lake Zurich Appliance Repair Co, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Zurich. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
First up for Lake Zurich: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Lake Zurich, IL
Most dryer calls in Lake Zurich 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 Lake Zurich
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Zurich, IL
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.