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 Carterville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Carterville
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Carterville. Other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Tenvix Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 3.8 miles from Carterville. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 23 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Carterville is inside its regular service area.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.8, 5.9, 6.2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
First up for Carterville: Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gillenberg Sales & Service (14.3 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.9 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Carterville, IL
Most dryer calls in Carterville 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 Carterville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Carterville, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Carterville
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.