Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Farmington list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Farmington, MO
40 repair companies serve Farmington from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (9), Belleville (4), and Festus (2). The closest is Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC, about 20.5 miles away. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 32 businesses. Farmington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farmington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 20.5, 29.8, 29.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
First up for Farmington: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (20.5 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (56.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance-Mend.com (40.9 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Farmington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Farmington 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 Farmington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmington, MO
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Before you call a Farmington 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.