If your Whirlpool dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Richmond Heights, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Richmond Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond Heights. The rest are spread across St. Louis (27), Affton (2), and Hazelwood (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. The closest is Hoffmann Brothers, about 0.6 miles away. No company within 30 miles of Richmond Heights names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Richmond Heights are Sears Appliance Repair (66.8 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (8.8 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (0.6 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (2.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Dryer
How Whirlpool Dryers Are Built
Clicking from the gas valve on a gas dryer is a normal operating sound. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
Electric Whirlpool dryers run on 240 volts from two breakers or fuses, one feeding the motor and one the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can leave the drum turning with no heat. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Dryer not heating. Make sure a heated cycle is selected rather than Air Only, then check both breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models or the open gas shutoff valve on gas models. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
- Noisy dryer. Level the dryer, then look for coins, pins or zippers caught in the drum, noting that gas-valve clicking is normal. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
What Whirlpool Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L2 | Low or no line voltage, so the heater may not come on; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
When to Call for Whirlpool Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond Heights
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Clean the outside exhaust venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and make sure the exterior hood flap opens freely. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Use rigid or semi-rigid metal vent duct rather than plastic or foil accordion duct, and keep the run short and straight. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Richmond Heights
Most dryer calls in Richmond Heights 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 Richmond Heights Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond Heights, MO
Is my Whirlpool dryer worth repairing?
How do I find a technician who knows Whirlpool dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Other Dryer Repair in Richmond Heights
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Richmond Heights
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Whirlpool dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.