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 West Hattiesburg listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving West Hattiesburg, MS
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of West Hattiesburg. Other nearby bases include Hattiesburg (4), Picayune (3), and Columbia (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Service Central LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from West Hattiesburg. The 12 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. West Hattiesburg is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 3.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
The leading options for West Hattiesburg are FixFast Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 3.7 stars from 22 reviews); Sears Home Services (26.8 miles away, based in Columbia); Sears Appliance Repair (57.6 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Central LLC (0.9 miles away, based in Hattiesburg, 4.8 stars from 12 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for West Hattiesburg, MS
Most dryer calls in West Hattiesburg 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
Before You Book in West Hattiesburg
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: West Hattiesburg, MS
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Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a West Hattiesburg technician which parts to bring.