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 Mattoon and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mattoon
Within 60 miles of Mattoon there are 30 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Mattoon, and the rest are spread across Decatur (6), Champaign (6), and Olney (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mattoon is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 26.4, 39.9 |
The leading options for Mattoon are Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (40.1 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.5 stars from 897 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Champaign (44.2 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.3 miles away, based in Decatur, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Mattoon
Most dryer calls in Mattoon 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 Mattoon
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mattoon, IL
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.