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 Norridge and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Norridge
40 repair companies serve Norridge from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Chicago (20), Melrose Park (3), and Elmwood Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Whirlpool Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
Closest matches for Norridge: IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.3 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Norridge
Most dryer calls in Norridge 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Norridge
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Norridge, IL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.