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 Arkadelphia, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Arkadelphia, AR
Our data shows 23 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Arkadelphia. Other nearby bases include Little Rock (11), Hot Springs (5), and Benton (2). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Chuck's Appliance Repair, about 24.4 miles away. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Arkadelphia is inside its regular service area.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 24.4, 24.5, 25.3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Arkadelphia are RJ'S Used Appliances (25.5 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chuck's Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Hot Springs, 4.2 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.8 miles away, based in Benton, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.2 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Arkadelphia, AR
Most dryer calls in Arkadelphia 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Arkadelphia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Arkadelphia, AR
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Arkadelphia technician which parts to bring.