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 Poplar Grove and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Poplar Grove
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Poplar Grove. 1 list an address in Poplar Grove, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Expert Poplar Grove Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 5.7, 6.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Poplar Grove: Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (22.5 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Janesville, 4.4 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Poplar Grove
Most dryer calls in Poplar Grove 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.
Questions to Ask a Poplar Grove Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Poplar Grove, IL
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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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.