A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Gillespie and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Gillespie, IL
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gillespie. 1 of them are based in Gillespie itself, and the rest are spread across Alton (4), Edwardsville (3), and Jerseyville (3). The closest is Alderbrook Appliance Works, about 0.2 miles away. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 10.9, 19.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
First up for Gillespie: Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.3 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Alton, 2.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Sales & Services (27.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews); Hoffmann Brothers (24.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
What Gillespie Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Gillespie 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 Gillespie
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gillespie, 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.