A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Parsons listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Parsons, KS
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Parsons. 1 list an address in Parsons, and the rest are spread across Joplin (8), Bartlesville (3), and Chanute (2). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.1 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Parsons is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 24.9, 25.1 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
First up for Parsons: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Joplin (46.6 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Big M Appliance Repair (38.2 miles away, based in Baxter Springs, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.1 miles away, based in Pittsburg, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Parsons
Most dryer calls in Parsons 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).
Questions to Ask a Parsons Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Parsons, KS
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Parsons technician which parts to bring.