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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Effingham, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Effingham
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Effingham. 1 of them are based in Effingham itself, and other nearby bases include Decatur (6), Olney (3), and Centralia (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Probst Refrigeration and Heating, Inc. is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Effingham. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Effingham is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 26.7, 36.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
Closest matches for Effingham: Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Mattoon, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (40.4 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (54.2 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.5 stars from 897 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (56.1 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.4 stars from 127 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Effingham
Most dryer calls in Effingham 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 Effingham
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Effingham, IL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Do you cover Effingham and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Effingham
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Effingham
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Effingham technician which parts to bring.