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. The Blytheville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Blytheville, AR
Within 60 miles of Blytheville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Blytheville, and the rest are spread across Memphis (8), Bartlett (4), and Covington (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blytheville is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 16.2, 22.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Blytheville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.8 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (53.8 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (46.8 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Blytheville
Most dryer calls in Blytheville 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
Arkansas has no separate appliance repair license, and household appliances are listed as exempt equipment under the state HVACR licensing law, though exempt work must still meet HVACR rules and any local permit and inspection requirements. Source: Arkansas HVAC/R Statutes 2025, A.C.A. ยง 17-33-102 (Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Blytheville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Blytheville, AR
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Blytheville
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Blytheville technician which parts to bring.