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. The Poplar Bluff listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Poplar Bluff
We found 11 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Poplar Bluff. 2 list an address in Poplar Bluff, and other nearby bases include Paragould (2), Dexter (1), and Patterson (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Poplar Bluff. Of those, 5 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Poplar Bluff is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Poplar Bluff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.3, 25.4 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Poplar Bluff: Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (3.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reliable Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Dexter, 3.5 stars from 11 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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
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?
- 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Poplar Bluff, MO
Most dryer calls in Poplar Bluff 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.
Before You Book in Poplar Bluff
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Poplar Bluff, MO
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Poplar Bluff
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Poplar Bluff
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Poplar Bluff technician which parts to bring.