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 Memphis, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Memphis
31 repair companies serve Memphis from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in Memphis itself, and the rest are spread across Bartlett (4), Collierville (3), and Millington (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is Professional Repair Service, about 1.5 miles away. Of those, 8 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Memphis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 4.4, 4.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
First up for Memphis: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (13.5 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Collierville, 4.6 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Citi Home Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Memphis Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Memphis 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
Questions to Ask a Memphis Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Memphis, TN
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Memphis technician which parts to bring.