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 Westmont, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Westmont
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Westmont. 2 of them are based in Westmont itself, and other nearby bases include Darien (6), Downers Grove (4), and Lisle (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Ready Westmont Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Westmont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Westmont: Act Fast Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (3.4 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (6.9 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Westmont, IL
Most dryer calls in Westmont 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 Westmont
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Westmont, 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 Westmont technician which parts to bring.