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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of St. Louis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Louis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of St. Louis. The rest are spread across Lansing (5), Saginaw (4), and Bay City (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.8 miles away. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. St. Louis is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 58 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 13.8, 14.0 |
Closest matches for St. Louis: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (46.6 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Mt Pleasant, 4.7 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane's L & M *Appliance, Furniture, Mattress* (32.1 miles away, based in Saginaw, 4.5 stars from 277 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?
No Heat 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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for St. Louis, MI
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 piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near St. Louis
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Louis, MI
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Louis
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.