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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Skokie, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Skokie, IL
Within 30 miles of Skokie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 8 list an address in Skokie, and the rest are spread across Evanston (10), Chicago (9), and Lincolnwood (3). 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: A Plus Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Skokie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Skokie are Retro Stove and Gas Works (2.7 miles away, based in Evanston, 4.6 stars from 16 reviews); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Park Ridge Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Skokie
Most dryer calls in Skokie 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Skokie
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Skokie, IL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Skokie do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Skokie
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Skokie
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.