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 West Dundee listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Dundee
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Dundee. 1 of them are based in West Dundee itself, and the rest are spread across Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Top Appliance Repair Dundee, about 0.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Dundee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.5, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
Closest matches for West Dundee: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (3.1 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (10.5 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 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
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Local Notes for West Dundee
Most dryer calls in West Dundee 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 West Dundee
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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: West Dundee, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover West Dundee and nearby towns?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a West Dundee technician which parts to bring.