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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Fairview Heights and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Fairview Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fairview Heights. 3 of them are based in Fairview Heights itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (18), Belleville (4), and Edwardsville (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Fairview Heights. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 2.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Fairview Heights: Appliance-Mend.com (20.0 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Keeven Appliance (20.6 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (1.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (18.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Fairview Heights, IL
Most dryer calls in Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairview Heights, IL
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Other Dryer Repair in Fairview Heights
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Fairview Heights
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Fairview Heights technician which parts to bring.