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 Texarkana and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Texarkana
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Texarkana. 5 of them are based in Texarkana itself, and the rest are spread across Queen City (1), Hope (1), and Horatio (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Same-Day Appliance Fix in Texarkana is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Texarkana. Of those, 6 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 11 businesses. Texarkana is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.4, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
Closest matches for Texarkana: Mr. Appliance of Texarkana (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 717 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Maytag Home Appliance (4.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 25 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Hope, 4.7 stars from 51 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?
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.
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Dryer Notes for Texarkana, AR
Most dryer calls in Texarkana 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)
Questions to Ask a Texarkana Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Texarkana, AR
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Texarkana
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Texarkana technician which parts to bring.