A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from McHenry and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, McHenry
Within 30 miles of McHenry there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in McHenry, and other nearby bases include Lake in the Hills (6), Crystal Lake (3), and Carpentersville (3). 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Priority Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from McHenry. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
At the top of the McHenry list: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Petersen's Reconditioned Washers & Dryers, Inc. (15.3 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 McHenry
Most dryer calls in McHenry 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 McHenry
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: McHenry, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near McHenry do these technicians cover?
Related Repair Pages for McHenry
More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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.