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 Troy, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Troy, MO
Within 30 miles of Troy there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St Peters (5), Warrenton (4), and St Charles (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Appliance Repair Time is the nearest, roughly 11.8 miles from Troy. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Troy. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.8, 11.9, 14.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Troy list: AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (21.9 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crossroads Supply (16.4 miles away, based in Lake St Louis, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (23.0 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Troy
Most dryer calls in Troy 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 Troy Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Troy, MO
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Troy technician which parts to bring.