The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Amory, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Amory, MS
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Amory. The rest are spread across Columbus (5), Ripley (3), and Booneville (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is S.I. Service Group, about 21.5 miles away. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 16 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Amory is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.5, 26.4, 26.8 |
First up for Amory: Simpson Maintenance, LLC (26.4 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.9 stars from 268 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Columbus, 4.4 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.1 miles away, based in Ripley, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
What Amory Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Amory 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 and liquefied petroleum gas line work falls under the State Board of Contractors' Mechanical classification, while its Plumbing classification excludes fuel gas. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
In Mississippi, you can check a license with the MSBOC Check A License or report a problem to the Mississippi Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Amory
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Amory, MS
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Amory
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.