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 Biloxi, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Biloxi
12 repair companies serve Biloxi from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Biloxi itself, and other nearby bases include Gulfport (2), Long Beach (2), and Moss Point (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Biloxi. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 12 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 4.2, 9.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
At the top of the Biloxi list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gary's Appliance Sales, Service & Parts (4.2 miles away, 2.8 stars from 28 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Moss Point, 4.0 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Biloxi
Most dryer calls in Biloxi 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 Biloxi
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Biloxi, MS
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Biloxi
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Biloxi technician which parts to bring.