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 University City listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving University City, MO
40 repair companies serve University City from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in University City, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (24), Hazelwood (3), and Florissant (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. All American Appliance and HVAC Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from University City. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from University City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
At the top of the University City list: Keeven Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (0.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (9.8 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in Chesterfield, 4.4 stars from 461 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks 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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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 University City
Most dryer calls in University City 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 University City
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: University City, MO
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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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.