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 Hope 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, Hope
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Hope. 1 of them are based in Hope itself, and other nearby bases include Texarkana (5), Magnolia (1), and Springhill (1). The farthest listed company is about 48 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 9 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Hope is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 30.6, 31.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
At the top of the Hope list: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (31.3 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Texarkana, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Magnolia, 4.7 stars from 18 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- 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?
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 Hope, AR
Most dryer calls in Hope 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 Hope
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hope, AR
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Hope and nearby towns?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hope
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hope technician which parts to bring.