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 Cameron, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Cameron, MO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Cameron. 1 of them are based in Cameron itself, and other nearby bases include Kansas City (14), Independence (6), and St Joseph (5). 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cameron is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 30.1, 30.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Cameron list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.2 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greg's Appliances (30.1 miles away, based in St Joseph, 4.6 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 2 Bald Guys Repair (48.9 miles away, based in Atchison, 4.7 stars from 283 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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:
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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 Cameron
Most dryer calls in Cameron 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 Cameron
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Cameron, MO
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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.