A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Newport and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Newport
Within 60 miles of Newport there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Batesville (4), Searcy (3), and Jonesboro (2). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 24.3 miles out. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Newport is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.3, 24.5, 24.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Newport list: Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Batesville, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.9 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kevin Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in McRae, 4.6 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Searcy, 4.5 stars from 51 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Newport
Most dryer calls in Newport 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 Newport
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Newport, AR
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Newport and nearby towns?
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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.