A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hammond and the Tangipahoa County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Hammond
Within 30 miles of Hammond there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Hammond itself, and the rest are spread across Mandeville (3), Denham Springs (3), and Independence (1). The closest is ABC Refrigeration, about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.0, 1.6 |
At the top of the Hammond list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.4 stars from 145 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ourso Appliance Repair (27.7 miles away, based in Denham Springs, 4.7 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.3 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 1st Call Appliance Tech (26.4 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Hammond, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Hammond
Most dryer calls in Hammond 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 Hammond
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hammond, LA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What should I check before calling?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Hammond
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Before you call a Hammond 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.