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 Perryville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Perryville
31 repair companies serve Perryville from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Perryville itself, and the rest are spread across Belleville (4), St. Louis (3), and Festus (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Perryville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Perryville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 25.9, 29.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 31 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
At the top of the Perryville list: Appliance-Mend.com (45.0 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.8 stars from 55 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (38.5 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Gillenberg Sales & Service (29.0 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Perryville
Most dryer calls in Perryville 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 Perryville
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Perryville, MO
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Perryville technician which parts to bring.