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 Long Grove and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Long Grove
Within 30 miles of Long Grove there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (8), Wheeling (8), and Arlington Heights (6). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Advanced Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from Long Grove. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.2, 2.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Long Grove list: AMZ Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Local Notes for Long Grove
Most dryer calls in Long Grove 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Long Grove
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Grove, IL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Long Grove
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Long Grove technician which parts to bring.