A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Kenner list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Kenner
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kenner. 4 list an address in Kenner, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 15 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Quality Cares Appliances, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.5 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 0.9 |
The leading options for Kenner are A-Pro Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (5.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A&R Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Kenner
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Around Kenner
Most dryer calls in Kenner 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kenner
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Kenner technician a trip for parts.