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 New Albany listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near New Albany
Within 60 miles of New Albany there are 20 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Oxford (5), Ripley (3), and Collierville (3). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Nearest on the list: Refrigeration Service, around 16.7 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether New Albany is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from New Albany. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 16.7, 17.0, 17.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for New Albany: Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Ripley, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.4 miles away, based in Oxford, 4.7 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.8 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (49.7 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews).
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer 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
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
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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 New Albany, MS
Most dryer calls in New Albany 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 New Albany
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: New Albany, MS
Which areas near New Albany do these technicians cover?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.