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. The Greenville listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Greenville, MS
We found 9 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Greenville. 1 list an address in Greenville, and other nearby bases include Greenwood (2), Indianola (1), and Drew (1). 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 8 businesses. Greenville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 25.1, 42.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Greenville: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.0 miles away, based in Greenwood, 3.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.9 miles away, based in Crossett, 3.9 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brownlee Refrigeration & Appliance. (25.1 miles away, based in Indianola, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
No Heat 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
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
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Around Greenville
Most dryer calls in Greenville 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 Greenville Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Greenville, MS
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Other Dryer Repair in Greenville
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Greenville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Greenville technician which parts to bring.