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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Northlake, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Northlake
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Northlake. The rest are spread across Elmhurst (6), Chicago (4), and Melrose Park (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Berkeley Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.8 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northlake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.8, 2.4 |
First up for Northlake: Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); IVAN Appliance Repairs (4.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (7.3 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 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 Dryer 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
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.
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Northlake Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Northlake 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 Northlake
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Northlake, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Northlake
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Northlake technician which parts to bring.