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. 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 St. Louis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Louis. 27 of them are based in St. Louis itself, and other nearby bases include Granite City (2), Affton (2), and University City (1). 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Mid America Service Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.3, 2.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
Closest matches for St. Louis: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (13.5 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a St. Louis Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in St. Louis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What St. Louis Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in 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.
Questions to Ask a St. Louis Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MO
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Before you call a 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.