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 Dexter
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Dexter. 1 list an address in Dexter, and other nearby bases include Poplar Bluff (2), Union City (2), and Paragould (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Reliable Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dexter is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dexter. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 15.1, 22.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
Closest matches for Dexter: Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (27.0 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 3.5 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.0 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Dexter
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Dexter, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Dexter
Most dryer calls in Dexter 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.
Before You Book in Dexter
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dexter, MO
What should I check before calling?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you cover Dexter and nearby towns?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Dexter
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Dexter technician a trip for parts.