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 Hernando, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hernando
Within 30 miles of Hernando there are 23 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is All Major Appliance Services, about 10.0 miles away. 7 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 21 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.0, 11.9, 13.1 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 23 |
At the top of the Hernando list: Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (25.7 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (13.1 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews); Citi Home Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.3 stars from 11 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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 Hernando
Most dryer calls in Hernando 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 Hernando
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Hernando, 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 Hernando technician which parts to bring.