A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Chalmette, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Chalmette, LA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chalmette. 2 of them are based in Chalmette itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Of those, 15 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Quality Cares LLC - Professional Quality Appliances Repair & Washer Repair Service in Chalmette LA, around 0.3 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 21 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 50 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
First up for Chalmette: Broussard Appliance Service (12.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Chalmette
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
Dryer Notes for Chalmette, LA
Most dryer calls in Chalmette 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Chalmette
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Chalmette, LA
What should I check before calling?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Chalmette
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Chalmette technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.