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 Olive Branch, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Olive Branch
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Olive Branch. 1 list an address in Olive Branch, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Mr. Appliance of NW Mississippi is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Olive Branch. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 26 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 7.8, 7.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
The leading options for Olive Branch are Sears Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (15.1 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (7.8 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - 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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- 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 Olive Branch, MS
Most dryer calls in Olive Branch 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 Olive Branch
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Olive Branch, MS
Which areas near Olive Branch do these technicians cover?
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.