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 Jonesboro, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Jonesboro, LA
Within 60 miles of Jonesboro there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Jonesboro itself, and the rest are spread across West Monroe (3), Ruston (2), and Monroe (2). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Plunkett Cooling & Heating LLC, around 1.5 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Jonesboro is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jonesboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 11.5, 21.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
At the top of the Jonesboro list: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (21.8 miles away, based in Ruston, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (38.6 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Monroe, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.6 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.2 stars from 34 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Jonesboro, LA
Most dryer calls in Jonesboro 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.
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses gas fitters and master gas fitters for natural gas piping and appliance work, while mechanical contractors remain under the State Licensing Board for Contractors and certain LP gas installations under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. Source: La. R.S. 37:1367 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Jonesboro
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Jonesboro, LA
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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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.