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 Clarksdale, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Clarksdale, MS
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Clarksdale. 2 list an address in Clarksdale, and the rest are spread across Greenwood (2), Oxford (2), and West Helena (1). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clarksdale 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 5.0, 26.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
Closest matches for Clarksdale: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 60 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.0 miles away, based in Greenwood, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Grenada, 3.8 stars from 23 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clarksdale Appliance Services Inc. (5.0 miles away, 3.2 stars from 9 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Clarksdale, MS
Most dryer calls in Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarksdale, 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 Clarksdale technician which parts to bring.