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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Streator and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Streator, IL
Within 60 miles of Streator there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bloomington (12), Joliet (5), and Ottawa (3). Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Stan & Son Pre-Owned Appliances is the nearest, roughly 13.7 miles from Streator. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Streator is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.7, 15.3, 15.3 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Streator: Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (43.9 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.5 stars from 1,389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (45.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (47.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Streator
Most dryer calls in Streator 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 Streator Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Streator, IL
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
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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.