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. The Chatham listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Chatham
Within 30 miles of Chatham there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Chatham, and the rest are spread across Springfield (9), Riverton (1), and Illiopolis (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: John's Appliance Service Center, around 0.4 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chatham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 6.0, 6.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
Closest matches for Chatham: Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (6.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.5 stars from 1,739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (14.4 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Chatham, IL
Most dryer calls in Chatham 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 Chatham
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Chatham, IL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Chatham
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Chatham technician which parts to bring.