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 Rockford listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Rockford, IL
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Rockford. 9 list an address in Rockford, and other nearby bases include Freeport (5), Belvidere (3), and Beloit (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Rockford, around 0.9 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Rockford: Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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 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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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: $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 Rockford
Most dryer calls in Rockford 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 Rockford
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockford, IL
Do you cover Rockford and nearby towns?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Rockford
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Rockford technician which parts to bring.