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 Decatur 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, Decatur
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Decatur. 6 of them are based in Decatur itself, and the rest are spread across Springfield (9), Bloomington (8), and Champaign (6). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. Appliance Analysis. is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Decatur. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Decatur is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 53 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
The leading options for Decatur are Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (1.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 897 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (42.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.5 stars from 1,739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (37.2 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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.
Around Decatur
Most dryer calls in Decatur 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 Decatur
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Decatur, 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.