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 Genoa, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Genoa, IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Genoa. 1 list an address in Genoa, and the rest are spread across Elgin (10), Lake in the Hills (6), and Rockford (4). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. The closest is Assured Appliance & Heating & Air, about 0.4 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 3.6, 7.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for Genoa: Arrowhead Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (20.7 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Genoa
Most dryer calls in Genoa 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Genoa
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Genoa, IL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Genoa technician which parts to bring.