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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Branson and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Branson
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Branson. 3 of them are based in Branson itself, and other nearby bases include Springfield (27), Ozark (2), and Harrison (2). The farthest listed company is about 40 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Branson, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 25 businesses. Branson is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Branson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 4.4, 4.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
First up for Branson: Mr. Appliance of Branson (0.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 47 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.6 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Brothers Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 655 reviews); Richardson Appliance Sales & Service (28.0 miles away, based in Harrison, 4.7 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Around Branson
Most dryer calls in Branson 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 Branson Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Branson, MO
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Do you cover Branson and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Branson technician which parts to bring.