Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Overland Park and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Overland Park
Within 30 miles of Overland Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 of them are based in Overland Park itself, and other nearby bases include Kansas City (13), Lee's Summit (6), and Independence (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Fixology Experts, about 0.9 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Overland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.7, 2.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
The leading options for Overland Park are Tager Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee's Summit and Raymore (18.1 miles away, based in Lee's Summit, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Overland Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Overland 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.
Kansas leaves contractor and trade licensing, including plumbing and HVAC, to cities and counties, so who may do gas piping and gas appliance connections depends on the local jurisdiction. Source: Kansas Business Center: Business Starter Kit, Construction
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Overland Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Overland Park, KS
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Overland Park do these technicians cover?
Related Repair Pages for Overland Park
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Overland Park
Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.