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 Vandalia 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, Vandalia
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Vandalia. The rest are spread across Alton (4), Belleville (4), and Centralia (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 12 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Shaw's Appliance Sales & Services, around 17.5 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Vandalia is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Vandalia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.5, 24.8, 25.5 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
At the top of the Vandalia list: Liberty Appliance & Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (54.3 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Sales & Services (17.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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 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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What Vandalia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Vandalia 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 Vandalia Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Vandalia, IL
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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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.