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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of East St. Louis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving East St. Louis, IL
Within 30 miles of East St. Louis there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (19), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Carter Wilson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from East St. Louis. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.7, 4.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for East St. Louis: Keeven Appliance (15.1 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.7 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (8.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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 East St. Louis
Most dryer calls in East St. Louis 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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Before You Book in East St. Louis
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: East St. Louis, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near East St. Louis
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a East St. Louis technician which parts to bring.