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. The Oak Lawn listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oak Lawn
Within 30 miles of Oak Lawn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Oak Lawn, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Chicago Ridge (3), and Palos Heights (3). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Oak Lawn Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
First up for Oak Lawn: Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Oak Lawn, IL
Most dryer calls in Oak Lawn 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.
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Before You Book in Oak Lawn
- 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: Oak Lawn, IL
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oak Lawn
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Oak Lawn technician which parts to bring.