Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Long Beach, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Long Beach, MS
Within 60 miles of Long Beach there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Long Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Slidell (7), Picayune (3), and Mandeville (3). Mr D's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Long Beach. 11 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 36 businesses. Long Beach is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.3, 7.7 |
Closest matches for Long Beach: Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Biloxi, 4.4 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Gulfport, 4.0 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cox Appliance Repair LLC (16.8 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.2 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat 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
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Long Beach
Most dryer calls in Long Beach 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 Long Beach Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Beach, MS
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What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Long Beach technician which parts to bring.