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 Machesney Park, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Machesney Park, IL
Within 30 miles of Machesney Park there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Beloit (3). 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: High Standard Icemakers, around 2.0 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 3.1, 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 32 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Machesney Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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?
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.
Around Machesney Park
Most dryer calls in Machesney Park 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.
Questions to Ask a Machesney Park Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Machesney Park, IL
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Machesney Park
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.