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 Rochelle and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rochelle
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rochelle. 2 list an address in Rochelle, and the rest are spread across Rockford (9), Belvidere (3), and Sycamore (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Ted's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Rochelle. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 17 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.0, 16.9 |
Closest matches for Rochelle: Arrowhead Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (22.6 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Rochelle
Most dryer calls in Rochelle 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 Rochelle Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rochelle, IL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rochelle technician which parts to bring.