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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Brentwood and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Brentwood, MO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Brentwood. 1 of them are based in Brentwood itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (27), Affton (2), and Hazelwood (2). Hoffmann Brothers is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Brentwood. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brentwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 2.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Brentwood: Keeven Appliance (12.5 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (3.7 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (7.8 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Chesterfield, 4.4 stars from 461 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks 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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
What Brentwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Brentwood 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 Brentwood Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brentwood, MO
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Brentwood and nearby towns?
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 Brentwood technician which parts to bring.