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 Mountain Home, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Mountain Home
15 repair companies serve Mountain Home from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Mountain Home itself, and other nearby bases include Batesville (4), Branson (3), and West Plains (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 15 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mountain Home is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mountain Home. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 38.8, 41.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
First up for Mountain Home: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.1 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.8 miles away, based in West Plains, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Richardson Appliance Sales & Service (42.1 miles away, based in Harrison, 4.7 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Branson (53.9 miles away, based in Branson, 4.8 stars from 47 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat 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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Mountain Home, AR
Most dryer calls in Mountain Home 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)
Before You Book in Mountain Home
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mountain Home, AR
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mountain Home technician which parts to bring.