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 Stickney, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Stickney
Within 30 miles of Stickney there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Oak Park (5), Cicero (4), and Chicago (4). 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Smart Cicero Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.4, 2.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
At the top of the Stickney list: IVAN Appliance Repairs (7.1 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (8.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (6.6 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (7.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Stickney Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Stickney 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.
Questions to Ask a Stickney Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Stickney, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Stickney and nearby towns?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Stickney technician which parts to bring.