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 Little Rock, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Little Rock
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Little Rock. 22 list an address in Little Rock, and the rest are spread across North Little Rock (16) and Maumelle (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. RapidCare Appliance Repair Specialists is the nearest, roughly 1.8 miles from Little Rock. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Rock. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.8, 1.9, 2.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Little Rock: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in North Little Rock, 4.4 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Tech Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in Benton, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, 4.2 stars from 214 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. 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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Little Rock
Most dryer calls in Little Rock 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Little Rock
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Little Rock, AR
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Little Rock
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Little Rock technician which parts to bring.