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. The Pontiac 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, Pontiac
Within 60 miles of Pontiac there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bloomington (14), Ottawa (3), and Normal (2). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. The closest is Dave's Appliance Repair, about 12.2 miles away. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Pontiac is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.2, 30.1, 30.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
First up for Pontiac: Sears Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (31.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.5 stars from 1,389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (33.1 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OK Appliance (32.4 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.1 stars from 37 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Pontiac
Most dryer calls in Pontiac 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 Pontiac
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pontiac, 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 Pontiac technician which parts to bring.