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 Waterloo 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, Waterloo
Within 30 miles of Waterloo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Waterloo, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (16), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Appliance-Mend.com is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Waterloo. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waterloo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 7.6, 11.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
At the top of the Waterloo list: Appliance-Mend.com (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (23.2 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (24.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (19.0 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Around Waterloo
Most dryer calls in Waterloo 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 Waterloo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Waterloo, IL
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Other Dryer Repair in Waterloo
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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.