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 Washington listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Washington
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Washington. 2 list an address in Washington, and the rest are spread across St Peters (5), Warrenton (4), and Union (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Ace Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. 7 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 7.5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
The leading options for Washington are AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (26.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crossroads Supply (22.0 miles away, based in Lake St Louis, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (28.6 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (26.2 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Washington
Most dryer calls in Washington 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 Washington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Washington, MO
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Washington
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Washington technician which parts to bring.