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 Peoria and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Peoria
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Peoria. 8 of them are based in Peoria itself, and other nearby bases include Pekin (3), Canton (3), and East Peoria (2). The closest is Benson's Appliance Sales and Repair Service, about 0.9 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 18 businesses.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
Closest matches for Peoria: Mr. Appliance of Peoria (2.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Horner's Appliance (3.9 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair, Inc. (6.0 miles away, 4.5 stars from 23 reviews).
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- 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 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.
What Peoria Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Peoria 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 Peoria
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Peoria, IL
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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.