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 Southaven, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Southaven, MS
27 repair companies serve Southaven from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Southaven, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: All Major Appliance Services, around 3.9 miles out. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Southaven. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 7.2, 8.4 |
At the top of the Southaven list: Sears Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Memphis (19.6 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Affordable Appliance Repair Ms (13.4 miles away, based in Byhalia, 4.6 stars from 61 reviews); Citi Home Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 Southaven
Most dryer calls in Southaven 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 Southaven
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Southaven, MS
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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.