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. The Lombard listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lombard, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lombard. 4 of them are based in Lombard itself, and the rest are spread across Elmhurst (6), Wheaton (5), and Addison (4). The closest is A Lombard Refrigerator Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.2, 2.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Lombard list: Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.9 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aslan Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural 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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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 Lombard Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lombard 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 Lombard 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lombard, 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 Lombard technician which parts to bring.