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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Godfrey and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Godfrey, IL
40 repair companies serve Godfrey from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (10), Alton (4), and Florissant (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Nearest on the list: R.W Maintenance LLC, around 3.2 miles out. 10 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.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 4.9, 4.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
Closest matches for Godfrey: Keeven Appliance (11.9 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (25.4 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (20.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (25.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Godfrey
Most dryer calls in Godfrey 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.
Before You Book in Godfrey
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Godfrey, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Godfrey technician which parts to bring.