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 Urbana and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Urbana
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Urbana. 1 list an address in Urbana, and other nearby bases include Champaign (6), Rantoul (2), and Savoy (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: A to Z Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Urbana list: Mr. Appliance of Champaign (6.4 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.6 stars from 766 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (2.8 miles away, based in Champaign, 4.5 stars from 1,233 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Purcell Appliance Center (13.5 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frazier's Appliance Repair, Inc. (12.0 miles away, based in Mahomet, 4.9 stars from 36 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
What Urbana Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Urbana 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 Urbana
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Urbana, IL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Urbana do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Urbana technician which parts to bring.