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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Webster Groves and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Webster Groves
Within 30 miles of Webster Groves there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (26), Affton (2), and Ellisville (2). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Repair Masters is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Webster Groves. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.7, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
First up for Webster Groves: Keeven Appliance (14.8 miles away, based in Florissant, 3.6 stars from 149 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (6.0 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (7.3 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 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
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
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
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Webster Groves Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Webster Groves 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 Webster Groves
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Webster Groves, MO
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Webster Groves do these technicians cover?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Webster Groves technician which parts to bring.