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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Waukegan and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Waukegan
Within 30 miles of Waukegan there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Waukegan, and other nearby bases include Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and Kenosha (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Land of Lincoln Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Waukegan. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Waukegan are AMZ Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (13.2 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Waukegan, IL
Most dryer calls in Waukegan 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.
Before You Book in Waukegan
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waukegan, IL
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
More Laundry Repair in Waukegan, IL
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Waukegan
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Waukegan technician which parts to bring.