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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Moberly, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Moberly
We found 25 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Moberly. 2 list an address in Moberly, and other nearby bases include Columbia (8), Jefferson City (3), and Fulton (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Mid-Mo Appliances, around 0.1 miles out. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Moberly is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.6, 11.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
At the top of the Moberly list: Downtown Appliance Home Center (32.9 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.8 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions LLC (24.8 miles away, based in Fayette, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.1 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.5 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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:
- 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Moberly Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Moberly 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 Moberly
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Moberly, MO
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.