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 Herrin and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Herrin
Within 60 miles of Herrin there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Herrin, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Centralia (3), and Marion (2). 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Tenvix Appliance Works, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 25 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Herrin is inside its regular service area.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 26 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 2.4, 4.5 |
At the top of the Herrin list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gillenberg Sales & Service (17.4 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 27 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Herrin
Most dryer calls in Herrin 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 Herrin
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Herrin, IL
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.