Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Batesville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Batesville
Within 60 miles of Batesville there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Batesville itself, and other nearby bases include Searcy (3), Jonesboro (2), and Cabot (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Batesville. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 15 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Batesville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Batesville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 2.5, 3.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
Closest matches for Batesville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin Appliance Repair (45.4 miles away, based in McRae, 4.6 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.1 miles away, based in Searcy, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.3 miles away, based in Cabot, 4.6 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Batesville
Most dryer calls in Batesville 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.
Questions to Ask a Batesville Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Batesville, AR
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Batesville and nearby towns?
More Laundry Repair in Batesville, AR
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Batesville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Batesville technician which parts to bring.