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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Carbondale and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Carbondale, IL
Within 60 miles of Carbondale there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Carbondale itself, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). 9 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Mid America Services is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Carbondale. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Carbondale is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Carbondale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.4, 11.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
Closest matches for Carbondale: Gillenberg Sales & Service (7.4 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.2 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Carbondale Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Carbondale 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 Carbondale
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Carbondale, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Which areas near Carbondale do these technicians cover?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.