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 Jackson, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jackson
Within 30 miles of Jackson there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 22 list an address in Jackson, and other nearby bases include Brownsville (2), Humboldt (1), and Milan (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 1.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
At the top of the Jackson list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meals Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Milan, 1.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orr's Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Humboldt, 4.8 stars from 72 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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Jackson, TN
Most dryer calls in Jackson 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.
Gas piping and gas appliance installation permits are handled by local governments, some of which require their own gas fitter license; for example, Chattanooga requires a city Master Gas Fitter License to pull a gas permit. Source: City of Chattanooga: Gas Permit
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Jackson
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Jackson, TN
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Other Dryer Repair in Jackson
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Jackson
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Jackson technician which parts to bring.