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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Brookhaven and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Brookhaven, MS
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Brookhaven. 2 of them are based in Brookhaven itself, and other nearby bases include Jackson (19), Brandon (5), and McComb (4). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Brookhaven, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Brookhaven is inside its regular service area.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 42 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 23.0 |
Closest matches for Brookhaven: Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in McComb, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Mechanical Repair Services, LLC (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Home Services (43.6 miles away, based in Columbia); Mr. Appliance of Brookhaven (0.4 miles away, 3.9 stars from 33 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Brookhaven, MS
Most dryer calls in Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brookhaven, MS
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Brookhaven do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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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.