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. The Wauconda listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Wauconda
40 repair companies serve Wauconda from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Wauconda, and other nearby bases include Buffalo Grove (5), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. The closest is Superior Appliance Repair Wauconda, about 1.3 miles away. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 5.8, 6.0 |
At the top of the Wauconda list: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Vernon Hills, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
What Wauconda Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wauconda 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 Wauconda
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Wauconda, IL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Wauconda technician which parts to bring.