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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from River Forest and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near River Forest
Within 30 miles of River Forest there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in River Forest itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Park (7), Chicago (4), and Elmwood Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Ready River Forest Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from River Forest. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
At the top of the River Forest list: IVAN Appliance Repairs (1.4 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (6.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC and Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around River Forest
Most dryer calls in River Forest 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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How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near River Forest
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: River Forest, IL
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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.