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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of DeKalb, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near DeKalb
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of DeKalb. Other nearby bases include Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc, around 5.0 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
First up for DeKalb: Arrowhead Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Leonardi Appliance (24.9 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (24.8 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What DeKalb Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in DeKalb 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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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in DeKalb
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a DeKalb technician which parts to bring.