When a dryer quits in Richmond Heights, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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 Repair Companies Near Richmond Heights
Within 30 miles of Richmond Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (27), Affton (2), and Hazelwood (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Hoffmann Brothers is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Richmond Heights. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Richmond Heights: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (2.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (8.8 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Chesterfield, 4.4 stars from 461 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Richmond Heights
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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Richmond Heights Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond Heights, MO
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Before you call a Richmond Heights 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.