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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake St. Louis and the St. Charles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lake St. Louis, MO
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake St. Louis. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (7), St Peters (5), and Warrenton (4). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Crossroads Supply, around 1.8 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 5.2, 5.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
The leading options for Lake St. Louis are AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (8.2 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (8.9 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (20.7 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake St. Louis
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
What Lake St. Louis Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lake St. Louis 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 Lake St. Louis
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake St. Louis, MO
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
How much does dryer repair cost in Lake St. Louis?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Lake St. Louis
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Before you call a Lake St. Louis 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.