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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Monroe
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Monroe. 2 list an address in Monroe, and other nearby bases include Bastrop (4), West Monroe (3), and Ruston (2). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is G E Appliance Services, about 1.4 miles away. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Monroe 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.8, 3.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
Closest matches for Monroe: Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (3.2 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.8 stars from 408 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in West Monroe, 4.2 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Northeast Appliance Repair LLC (32.6 miles away, based in Ruston, 4.8 stars from 187 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Monroe
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Monroe, 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
What Monroe Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Monroe 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 Monroe Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Monroe, LA
Do you cover Monroe and nearby towns?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What should I check before calling?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Monroe
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Before you call a Monroe 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.