A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Jefferson City, MO
Within 30 miles of Jefferson City there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Jefferson City itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (6), Fulton (2), and Holts Summit (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Ricky's Appliance Repair LLC, around 1.3 miles out. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.2, 3.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
At the top of the Jefferson City list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.1 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Downtown Appliance Home Center (27.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.5 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.3 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Jefferson City
Most dryer calls in Jefferson City 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Jefferson City
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jefferson City, MO
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Jefferson City
Dryer Repair Near Jefferson City
Before you call a Jefferson City 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.