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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Independence and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Independence
Within 30 miles of Independence there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Independence itself, and the rest are spread across Kansas City (18), Lee's Summit (6), and Overland Park (4). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Pros of Kansas City, around 2.6 miles out. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 3.4, 3.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
First up for Independence: Arrowhead Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee's Summit and Raymore (9.0 miles away, based in Lee's Summit, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews); Tager Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Independence
Most dryer calls in Independence 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.
Questions to Ask a Independence Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Independence, MO
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Independence
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.