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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Kewanee, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kewanee
Within 60 miles of Kewanee there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Kewanee itself, and other nearby bases include Davenport (10), Moline (6), and Peoria (6). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Elarix Appliance Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Kewanee. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kewanee is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kewanee. 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) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 14.6, 18.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for Kewanee: Mr. Appliance of Peoria (35.3 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (40.4 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.8 miles away, based in Moline, 4.0 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
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
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.
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?
- 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 Kewanee Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kewanee 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 Kewanee
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kewanee, 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 Kewanee technician which parts to bring.