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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Lincoln and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Lincoln
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lincoln. 2 list an address in Lincoln, and other nearby bases include Springfield (5), Bloomington (4), and Clinton (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 4 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Wagner's Appliance Repair., about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lincoln. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.1, 21.3 |
At the top of the Lincoln list: Matt Cawley Appliance Service (23.0 miles away, based in Riverton, 4.4 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.2 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Holmes Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Clinton, 3.4 stars from 5 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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 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.
Around Lincoln
Most dryer calls in Lincoln 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 Lincoln
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lincoln, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Lincoln and nearby towns?
Related Repair Pages for Lincoln
More Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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.