A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The DeRidder list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near DeRidder
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of DeRidder. 2 of them are based in DeRidder itself, and other nearby bases include Lake Charles (9), Alexandria (4), and Jasper (3). 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 24 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether DeRidder is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 7.4, 21.1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 26 |
First up for DeRidder: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 3.9 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's New & Used Appliances (44.5 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.5 stars from 306 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Leesville, 4.6 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in DeRidder
What Gets Fixed on a DeRidder Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in DeRidder
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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What DeRidder Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in DeRidder 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)
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses gas fitters and master gas fitters for natural gas piping and appliance work, while mechanical contractors remain under the State Licensing Board for Contractors and certain LP gas installations under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. Source: La. R.S. 37:1367 (Louisiana State Legislature)
Before You Book in DeRidder
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: DeRidder, LA
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Which areas near DeRidder do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, DeRidder
Dryer Repair Near DeRidder
Before you call a DeRidder 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.