Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Rock Falls, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rock Falls
40 repair companies serve Rock Falls from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Freeport (6), Moline (4), and Clinton (3). The farthest listed company is about 46 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Johnson Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Rock Falls is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rock Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 3.4, 11.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
First up for Rock Falls: A B Appliance Services & Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zirkelbach Home Appliance (26.0 miles away, based in Clinton, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Sterling, 3.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.3 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Rock Falls
Most dryer calls in Rock Falls 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Rock Falls
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rock Falls, 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 Rock Falls technician which parts to bring.