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 Alma, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alma
Within 30 miles of Alma there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Alma itself, and the rest are spread across Fort Smith (7), Van Buren (4), and Winslow (1). Shearer Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Alma. Of those, 2 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 5.8, 6.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
At the top of the Alma list: Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (11.6 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ALL-IN appliance repair (25.7 miles away, based in Winslow, 4.9 stars from 112 reviews); A-Tech Appliance Service (13.9 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 156 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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:
- 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?
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 Alma Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alma 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.
Natural gas piping and equipment work is governed by the state plumbing and fuel gas codes, and gas fitters are licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health's Plumbing and Natural Gas program. Source: Plumbing & Natural Gas - Arkansas Department of Health
In Arkansas, you can check a license with the Arkansas Department of Health Protective Health Codes licensee search (plumbing and gas fitter licenses) or report a problem to the Arkansas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alma
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alma, AR
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Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Alma do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alma
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.