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. The East Chicago listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East Chicago
Within 30 miles of East Chicago there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Chicago (8), Gary (3), and Chicago Heights (3). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Kyle Appliance Repair Pro is the nearest, roughly 4.1 miles from East Chicago. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.7, 5.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
Closest matches for East Chicago: Appliance Pro (10.2 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (16.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Terry's Service Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
- 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 East Chicago Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East Chicago 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.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in East Chicago
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East Chicago, IN
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Related Repair Pages for East Chicago
More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East Chicago technician which parts to bring.