A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lemay and the St. Louis County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Lemay
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lemay. The rest are spread across St. Louis (24), Affton (2), and Granite City (2). Nearest on the list: St. Louis Beacon Appliance RepairSt. Louis Beacon Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lemay. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.9, 2.4 |
First up for Lemay: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (10.0 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (11.9 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (16.6 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lemay
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lemay
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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
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 Lemay Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lemay 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 Lemay Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lemay, MO
Why is my dryer squealing?
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What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Before you call a Lemay 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.