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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Ridgeland and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ridgeland
Within 30 miles of Ridgeland there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Ridgeland, and the rest are spread across Jackson (20), Brandon (6), and Pearl (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliances Specialists., around 0.3 miles out. 2 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridgeland. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 2.2 |
First up for Ridgeland: Mr. Appliance of Madison (2.2 miles away, based in Madison, 4.5 stars from 179 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.1 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davis Refrigeration and Electrical Inc (2.8 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews); Bright Future Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Jackson, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Ridgeland
Most dryer calls in Ridgeland 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
Mississippi's State Board of Contractors has no appliance repair classification; it licenses mechanical, HVAC and plumbing contractors, with residential mechanical and plumbing subcontractors required to hold a license. Source: MSBOC: Classifications
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ridgeland
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ridgeland, MS
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Ridgeland
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ridgeland technician which parts to bring.