The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Lake St. Louis listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Lake St. Louis, MO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake St. Louis. The rest are spread across St. Louis (7), St Peters (5), and Warrenton (4). The closest is Crossroads Supply, about 1.8 miles away. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 5.2, 5.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 54 |
First up for Lake St. Louis: AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (8.2 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Keeven Appliance (26.8 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); Crossroads Supply (1.8 miles away, based in Lake St Louis, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (8.9 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 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
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lake St. Louis
Most dryer calls in Lake St. Louis 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 Lake St. Louis Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake St. Louis, 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 Lake St. Louis technician which parts to bring.