The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Caruthersville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Caruthersville
Within 60 miles of Caruthersville there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Jackson (10), Union City (2), and Covington (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Auston Mealer's Restaurant Equipment Service is the nearest, roughly 17.1 miles from Caruthersville. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Caruthersville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.1, 20.9, 22.0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 37 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
At the top of the Caruthersville list: Sears Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Union City, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.1 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 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?
No Heat 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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Caruthersville
Most dryer calls in Caruthersville 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.
Before You Book in Caruthersville
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Caruthersville, MO
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Caruthersville
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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.