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. The Farmington 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, Farmington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Farmington. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (9), Belleville (4), and Festus (2). The closest is Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC, about 20.5 miles away. 9 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Farmington is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 20.5, 29.8, 29.8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 46 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
The leading options for Farmington are Appliance-Mend.com (40.9 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (20.5 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (56.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
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?
- 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 Farmington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Farmington 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 Farmington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmington, MO
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Farmington
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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.