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 Chester and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Chester
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Chester. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (7), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 52 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 13.5 miles from Chester. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Chester is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 13.5, 28.2, 33.0 |
At the top of the Chester list: Appliance-Mend.com (34.2 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (34.3 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Gillenberg Sales & Service (28.2 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Chester
Most dryer calls in Chester 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.
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Questions to Ask a Chester Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Chester, IL
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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.