Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Aurora
Our data shows 35 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Aurora. 2 list an address in Aurora, and other nearby bases include Springfield (25), Monett (2), and Ozark (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is Coast Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Aurora. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.6, 7.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 35 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Aurora list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Brothers Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 655 reviews); EZ Appliance Geeks (24.9 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coast Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Aurora Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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.
Dryer Notes for Aurora, MO
Most dryer calls in Aurora 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Aurora Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Aurora, MO
What should I check before calling?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Aurora
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Before you call a Aurora technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.