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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Naperville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Naperville
Within 30 miles of Naperville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 28 list an address in Naperville, and the rest are spread across Aurora (7), Warrenville (3), and Lisle (1). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Naperville Appliance Repair Technologies, about 0.2 miles away. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Naperville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Naperville list: A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.7 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (8.4 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (10.2 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Naperville, IL
Most dryer calls in Naperville 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 Naperville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Naperville, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Other Dryer Repair in Naperville
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Naperville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Naperville technician which parts to bring.