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. The Mount Vernon listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Mount Vernon
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Mount Vernon. The rest are spread across Centralia (3), Olney (3), and Salem (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Eichenauer Services Inc, about 17.4 miles away. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mount Vernon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Vernon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.4, 19.4, 19.7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Mount Vernon: Liberty Appliance & Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.4 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.2 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gillenberg Sales & Service (44.5 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Around Mount Vernon
Most dryer calls in Mount Vernon 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.
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Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Mount Vernon
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Vernon, IL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mount Vernon
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.