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 Forrest City 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, Forrest City
34 repair companies serve Forrest City from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Forrest City, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Searcy (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Kevin Brown's Appliance Service, around 0.5 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars. Forrest City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forrest City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 34 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 14.6, 32.0 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
Closest matches for Forrest City: Vance Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Wynne, 3.7 stars from 32 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (59.9 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Kevin Appliance Repair (59.6 miles away, based in McRae, 4.6 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Forrest City, AR
Most dryer calls in Forrest City 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.
Before You Book in Forrest City
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Forrest City, AR
Do you cover Forrest City and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Forrest City
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Forrest City
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.