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. The Normal 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, Normal
Our data shows 21 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Normal. 2 list an address in Normal, and the rest are spread across Bloomington (14), Clinton (2), and Carlock (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Big Lar's Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
The leading options for Normal are Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (2.7 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.5 stars from 1,389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (3.6 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OK Appliance (4.1 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.1 stars from 37 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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 Normal Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Normal 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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Before You Book in Normal
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Normal, 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 Normal technician which parts to bring.