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. The Bolivar listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bolivar, MO
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bolivar. 1 list an address in Bolivar, and the rest are spread across Springfield (24) and Buffalo (1). Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 18.1, 23.9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
At the top of the Bolivar list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); EZ Appliance Geeks (28.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 3.8 stars from 10 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance Sales & Svc (18.1 miles away, based in Buffalo, 4.3 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Tech Springfield (28.4 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
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Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Bolivar Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bolivar 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 Bolivar
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bolivar, MO
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bolivar technician which parts to bring.