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 Riverdale and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Riverdale
Within 30 miles of Riverdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Riverdale, and the rest are spread across Chicago (8), Palos Heights (3), and Oak Lawn (3). 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Riverdale Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Riverdale. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 2.0, 2.0 |
At the top of the Riverdale list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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 Riverdale, IL
Most dryer calls in Riverdale 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 Riverdale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Riverdale, IL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.