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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Jonesboro, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jonesboro
Our data shows 24 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Jonesboro. 2 list an address in Jonesboro, and the rest are spread across Batesville (4), Memphis (3), and Paragould (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.1 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars. Jonesboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 5.1, 19.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Jonesboro list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.2 miles away, based in Batesville, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vance Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Wynne, 3.7 stars from 32 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (43.7 miles away, based in Blytheville, 4.4 stars from 25 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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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?
- 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?
- 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 Jonesboro
Most dryer calls in Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jonesboro, AR
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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.