Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Benton and the Bossier County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Benton
19 repair companies serve Benton from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Shreveport (13), Bossier City (4), and Greenwood (1). The closest is Western Star Refrigeration and Appliance Repair, about 9.1 miles away. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 14 businesses.
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 (30 mi) | 19 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.1, 11.3, 11.4 |
At the top of the Benton list: Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (13.6 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Springhill, 4.4 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Star Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Shreveport, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Benton Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Benton, LA
Most dryer calls in Benton 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.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Benton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Benton, LA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Benton
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Benton faster and cheaper.