A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Oxford listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Oxford, MS
30 repair companies serve Oxford from within 60 miles. 5 of them are based in Oxford itself, and other nearby bases include Memphis (6), Ripley (3), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. The closest is Loyal Appliance Repair Technicians, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Oxford is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.3, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
First up for Oxford: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Ripley, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.0 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (37.5 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Dryer Notes for Oxford, MS
Most dryer calls in Oxford 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 Oxford
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oxford, MS
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Which areas near Oxford do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer 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.