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 New Lenox and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, New Lenox
40 repair companies serve New Lenox from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in New Lenox itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (15), Tinley Park (5), and Orland Park (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Of those, 3 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Lincoln Highway Appliance Service, around 0.9 miles out. 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 4.2, 4.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for New Lenox are Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (16.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 New Lenox
Most dryer calls in New Lenox 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 New Lenox
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Lenox, IL
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Other Dryer Repair in New Lenox
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Lenox
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a New Lenox technician which parts to bring.