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 Boonville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Boonville, MO
Within 30 miles of Boonville there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Boonville, and other nearby bases include Columbia (8), Marshall (2), and Fayette (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Arvidson Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Boonville. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 14 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 11.4, 20.1 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Boonville are Downtown Appliance Home Center (22.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Fayette, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Williams HVAC & Appliance repair service (24.0 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- 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 Boonville
Most dryer calls in Boonville 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.
Questions to Ask a Boonville Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Boonville, MO
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Boonville technician which parts to bring.