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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Cahokia and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Cahokia
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cahokia. The rest are spread across St. Louis (20), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Repair Carver Elite is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Cahokia. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 3.6, 4.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Cahokia list: Appliance-Mend.com (15.8 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (10.6 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (16.9 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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 (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.
Around Cahokia
Most dryer calls in Cahokia 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 Cahokia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cahokia, 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 Cahokia technician which parts to bring.