When a dryer quits in Metairie, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Metairie list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Metairie, LA
Within 30 miles of Metairie there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 of them are based in Metairie itself, and other nearby bases include New Orleans (6), Harahan (4), and Kenner (4). 17 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The Appliance Technician is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Metairie. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
The leading options for Metairie are Broussard Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A-Pro Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); A&R Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Metairie Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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 Metairie, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Metairie Owners Should Know
The parish has designated an Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District and a Metairie Ridge Tree Protection District, and work there needs a parish building permit, with most Old Metairie projects also reviewed by the Planning Department. Source: When Do I Need / Not Need a Permit - Jefferson Parish
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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Metairie
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Metairie, LA
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Before you call a Metairie 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.