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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Pocahontas and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Pocahontas
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Pocahontas. Other nearby bases include Batesville (4), Paragould (2), and Jonesboro (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. Emergency Appliance Repair in Paragould is the nearest, roughly 30.3 miles from Pocahontas. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Pocahontas is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 30.3, 31.2, 34.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Pocahontas are Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (47.0 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.6 miles away, based in Jonesboro, 4.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.1 miles away, based in Batesville, 4.6 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.0 miles away, based in West Plains, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Pocahontas, AR
Most dryer calls in Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Pocahontas, AR
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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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.