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 Prospect Heights and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Prospect Heights, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Prospect Heights. 2 list an address in Prospect Heights, and other nearby bases include Arlington Heights (11), Wheeling (8), and Buffalo Grove (7). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: appliance repair be gone, around 1.6 miles out. 18 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 38 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 23 |
At the top of the Prospect Heights list: AMZ Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & W Washer & Dryer Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Prospect Heights, IL
Most dryer calls in Prospect Heights 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 Prospect Heights
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Prospect Heights, IL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Prospect Heights
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.