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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Loves Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Loves Park, IL
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Loves Park. 2 list an address in Loves Park, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. High Standard Icemakers is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Loves Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 28 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.9, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
The leading options for Loves Park are Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Loves Park
Most dryer calls in Loves Park 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 Loves Park
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Loves Park, 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 Loves Park technician which parts to bring.