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. The Melrose Park listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Melrose Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Melrose Park. 3 list an address in Melrose Park, and the rest are spread across Oak Park (6), Chicago (4), and Elmhurst (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Elite Appliance TechnicianLLC, about 0.7 miles away. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Melrose Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.2, 1.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
First up for Melrose Park: IVAN Appliance Repairs (2.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Melrose Park
Most dryer calls in Melrose 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 Melrose Park
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Melrose Park, IL
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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.