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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Libertyville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Libertyville, IL
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Libertyville. 2 of them are based in Libertyville itself, and the rest are spread across Waukegan (6), Buffalo Grove (5), and Vernon Hills (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 0.8 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.7, 2.3 |
At the top of the Libertyville list: AMZ Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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.
What Libertyville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Libertyville 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 Libertyville
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Libertyville, IL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Libertyville technician which parts to bring.