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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Staunton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Staunton, IL
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Staunton. Other nearby bases include Alton (4), Edwardsville (3), and Bethalto (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Alderbrook Appliance Works, about 8.2 miles away. The 17 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.2, 15.4, 15.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
First up for Staunton: Sears Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.3 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Alton, 2.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (17.8 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Sales & Services (22.2 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews).
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Staunton
Most dryer calls in Staunton 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 Staunton Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Staunton, IL
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Staunton technician which parts to bring.