Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Beardstown, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Beardstown
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Beardstown. 1 of them are based in Beardstown itself, and the rest are spread across Springfield (9), Canton (3), and Pekin (3). Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Trone Appliance Center, around 1.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses. Beardstown is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 21.3, 29.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
At the top of the Beardstown list: Trone Appliance Center (1.5 miles away, 4.2 stars from 37 reviews); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (40.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.5 stars from 1,739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (47.8 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- 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?
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 Beardstown
Most dryer calls in Beardstown 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Beardstown
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Beardstown, IL
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Other Dryer Repair in Beardstown
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Beardstown
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Beardstown technician which parts to bring.