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. The De Soto listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving De Soto, MO
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of De Soto. 1 of them are based in De Soto itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (3), Festus (2), and Hillsboro (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC, around 8.7 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.7, 9.7, 9.8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
Closest matches for De Soto: Appliance-Mend.com (25.3 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (8.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.1 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Around De Soto
Most dryer calls in De Soto 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 De Soto
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: De Soto, MO
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Other Dryer Repair in De Soto
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near De Soto
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.