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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lebanon, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lebanon
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lebanon. 3 list an address in Lebanon, and the rest are spread across Springfield (31), Buffalo (1), and Marshfield (1). The farthest listed company is about 53 miles out. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Jacobsen Appliances Inc., around 0.3 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lebanon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lebanon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 45 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
Closest matches for Lebanon: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance RX (55.8 miles away, based in Rolla, 4.9 stars from 888 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (40.9 miles away, based in Bolivar, 4.5 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Brothers Appliance Repair (51.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 655 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Lebanon
Most dryer calls in Lebanon 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 Lebanon
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lebanon, MO
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Lebanon
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lebanon
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.