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 West Memphis and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Memphis
24 repair companies serve West Memphis from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in West Memphis itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Millington (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Delta Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from West Memphis. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Memphis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 4.0, 8.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
At the top of the West Memphis list: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (25.4 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (28.4 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews); Citi Home Appliance Repair (18.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Dryer Notes for West Memphis, AR
Most dryer calls in West Memphis 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.
Before You Book in West Memphis
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Memphis, AR
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Which areas near West Memphis do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near West Memphis
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.