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 Bay St. Louis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Bay St. Louis
Our data shows 19 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bay St. Louis. The rest are spread across Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Bay St Louis (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 5 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: A Repair Service, around 0.5 miles out. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bay St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.3, 4.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
The leading options for Bay St. Louis are Cox Appliance Repair LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Local Notes for Bay St. Louis
Most dryer calls in Bay St. Louis 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.
Questions to Ask a Bay St. Louis Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bay St. Louis, MS
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Bay St. Louis technician which parts to bring.