The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Plano, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Plano
40 repair companies serve Plano from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Plano itself, and the rest are spread across Aurora (24), Plainfield (5), and Oswego (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 9.5, 9.8 |
The leading options for Plano are Leonardi Appliance (11.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (22.9 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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 Plano, IL
Most dryer calls in Plano 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 Plano
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Plano, IL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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More Laundry Repair in Plano, IL
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Plano
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Plano technician which parts to bring.