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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Jefferson
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jefferson. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Of those, 17 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Accardo's Appliance Repair Service, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Jefferson: Broussard Appliance Service (3.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Jefferson
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
What Jefferson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Jefferson 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)
Questions to Ask a Jefferson Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jefferson, LA
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is there anything I can try first?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Dryer Repair Near Jefferson
Before you call a Jefferson 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.