Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Houma and the Terrebonne County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Houma
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Houma. 4 of them are based in Houma itself, and the rest are spread across Metairie (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. 13 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Mike's appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Houma. The 36 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. Houma is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.2, 4.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Houma: Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Pro Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&R Appliance Repair (39.8 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Cut Off, 4.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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 Houma, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
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.
Local Notes for Houma
Most dryer calls in Houma 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 Houma
- 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Houma, LA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Houma
Dryer Repair Near Houma
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Houma faster and cheaper.