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 Ellisville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ellisville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ellisville. 2 list an address in Ellisville, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (15), St Peters (5), and St Charles (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Cosmo Kitchen Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ellisville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.2, 4.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
First up for Ellisville: AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (14.1 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (5.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (14.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Chesterfield, 4.4 stars from 461 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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:
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Ellisville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ellisville 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ellisville
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ellisville, MO
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ellisville technician which parts to bring.