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 Mokena and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Mokena, IL
40 repair companies serve Mokena from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Mokena itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (10), Tinley Park (5), and Orland Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Kall Ken Appliance, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.2 |
At the top of the Mokena list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alsip Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Alsip, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
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 Mokena Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mokena 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 Mokena Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mokena, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mokena
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mokena technician which parts to bring.