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. The Pacific listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Pacific, MO
40 repair companies serve Pacific from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St. Louis (7), St Peters (5), and Ellisville (2). Distances run up to about 26 miles. The closest is The Appliance Guys, about 6.7 miles away. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 7.8, 10.5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Pacific: AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (22.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (16.4 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (26.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Chesterfield, 4.4 stars from 461 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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.
Local Notes for Pacific
Most dryer calls in Pacific 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 Pacific Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pacific, MO
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Pacific
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Pacific
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.