The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Dixon listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Dixon, IL
Within 60 miles of Dixon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Dixon itself, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Freeport (6), and Clinton (3). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. Varnexa Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Dixon. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dixon is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 9.3, 12.2 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
The leading options for Dixon are Sears Appliance Repair (38.0 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A B Appliance Services & Repair (32.1 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Sterling, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
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Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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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?
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Dixon Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dixon 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.
Questions to Ask a Dixon Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dixon, 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.