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. The Spring Valley 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, Spring Valley
40 repair companies serve Spring Valley from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Peoria (8), Ottawa (3), and Oswego (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. The closest is JJ Andana Appliances & Repair, about 3.4 miles away. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 32 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Spring Valley is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Spring Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.4, 4.1, 10.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Spring Valley list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (43.5 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (53.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Horner's Appliance (49.6 miles away, based in West Peoria, 4.8 stars from 97 reviews).
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Spring Valley
Most dryer calls in Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Spring Valley, IL
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Spring Valley
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.