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 Valley Park
40 repair companies serve Valley Park from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (20), Ellisville (2), and Chesterfield (2). 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis is the nearest, roughly 3.1 miles from Valley Park. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.1, 4.7, 4.9 |
Closest matches for Valley Park: Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (3.1 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (18.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 Valley Park
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Valley Park
Most dryer calls in Valley Park 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Valley Park
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Valley Park, MO
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Valley Park
Dryer Repair Near Valley Park
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Valley Park technician a trip for parts.