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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Wentzville, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Wentzville, MO
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wentzville. 2 of them are based in Wentzville itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (6), St Peters (5), and Warrenton (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The Fix - Tech Repair in Walmart Wentzville is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Wentzville. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.6, 5.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 41 |
Closest matches for Wentzville: AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (12.5 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crossroads Supply (5.8 miles away, based in Lake St Louis, 4.8 stars from 49 reviews); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (13.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (25.3 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
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?
- 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.
What Wentzville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Wentzville 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 Wentzville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Wentzville, 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 Wentzville technician which parts to bring.