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. The Jackson listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Jackson
22 repair companies serve Jackson from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Jackson, and the rest are spread across Paducah (4), Marion (2), and Poplar Bluff (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. L & K Used and New Appliances and Service is the nearest, roughly 3.7 miles from Jackson. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jackson is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jackson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 22 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 7.4, 24.0 |
At the top of the Jackson list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gillenberg Sales & Service (31.6 miles away, based in Murphysboro, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (44.9 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 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 Safety Around the Dryer
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.
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Jackson
Most dryer calls in Jackson 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.
Gas appliance and mechanical trade credentials are issued by local governments; Kansas City, for example, certifies gas-fired appliance supervisors, mechanical supervisors and master pipe fitters. Source: KCMO BizCare: Contractor Licensing
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Jackson
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jackson, MO
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Jackson technician which parts to bring.