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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Picayune and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Picayune
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Picayune. 3 of them are based in Picayune itself, and the rest are spread across Slidell (7), Mandeville (3), and Bay St Louis (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 4.6 |
First up for Picayune: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (25.1 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Cox Appliance Repair LLC (22.3 miles away, based in Bay St Louis, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 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?
No Heat 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.
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Picayune Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Picayune 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.
Before You Book in Picayune
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Picayune, MS
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Picayune technician which parts to bring.