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. The Hampshire listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hampshire
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hampshire. Other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and St. Charles (4). 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Repair, around 5.9 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampshire. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 6.2, 7.9 |
At the top of the Hampshire list: SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (11.8 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); A-Advent Appliance (20.5 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (9.4 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Hampshire, IL
Most dryer calls in Hampshire 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 Hampshire
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hampshire, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Hampshire do these technicians cover?
More Laundry Repair in Hampshire, 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.