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 Mena listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Mena, AR
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Mena. 3 list an address in Mena, and other nearby bases include Fort Smith (7), Poteau (1), and Horatio (1). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mena 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.
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
First up for Mena: The Appliance Doctor (39.8 miles away, based in Poteau, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Fort Smith (58.1 miles away, based in Fort Smith, 4.6 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zeb's Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Mena Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mena 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Mena
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mena, AR
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Other Dryer Repair in Mena
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mena
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mena technician which parts to bring.