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 Kennett listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Kennett
Within 60 miles of Kennett there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Kennett itself, and the rest are spread across Paragould (2), Poplar Bluff (2), and Jonesboro (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Kennett is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kennett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 22.8, 23.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Kennett: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (44.7 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Kennett Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Kennett 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 Kennett
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Kennett, MO
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Kennett technician which parts to bring.