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 Richmond, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Richmond
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Richmond. 1 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Kansas City (16), Independence (6), and Lee's Summit (6). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. Oliphant Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Richmond. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richmond is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 26.5, 26.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Richmond: Arrowhead Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lee's Summit and Raymore (30.3 miles away, based in Lee's Summit, 4.8 stars from 214 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Oliphant Appliance Service (0.9 miles away, 3.9 stars from 19 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- 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 Richmond
Most dryer calls in Richmond 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Richmond
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, MO
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Richmond and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Richmond
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Richmond technician which parts to bring.