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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Canton, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Canton, MS
38 repair companies serve Canton from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Emergency Appliance Repair Services, around 10.5 miles out. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.5, 10.6, 11.7 |
First up for Canton: Mr. Appliance of Madison (11.7 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (16.6 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Bright Future Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Jackson, 5.0 stars from 3 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat 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
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?
- 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Canton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Canton 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
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
Before You Book in Canton
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Canton, MS
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Canton technician which parts to bring.