The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Jacksonville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jacksonville
Within 60 miles of Jacksonville there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Jacksonville, and the rest are spread across Springfield (9), Alton (4), and Jerseyville (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Jacksonville. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jacksonville is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 22.6, 24.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
At the top of the Jacksonville list: Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (27.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.5 stars from 1,739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt Cawley Appliance Service (37.6 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.4 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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 Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Jacksonville
Most dryer calls in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jacksonville, IL
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Jacksonville technician which parts to bring.