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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Ripley, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Ripley
Within 60 miles of Ripley there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Ripley itself, and other nearby bases include Oxford (5), Memphis (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ripley is inside its regular service area.
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 (60 mi) | 31 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
First up for Ripley: Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.9 miles away, based in Oxford, 4.7 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.2 miles away, based in Corinth, 4.6 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Ripley
Most dryer calls in Ripley 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Ripley
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ripley, MS
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Ripley do these technicians cover?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ripley
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ripley technician which parts to bring.