A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Opelousas and the St. Landry County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Opelousas
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Opelousas. 4 list an address in Opelousas, and the rest are spread across Lafayette (8), Eunice (2), and Scott (2). 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.9, 3.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Opelousas: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (26.4 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.6 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (24.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Opelousas
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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 Opelousas
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around Opelousas
Most dryer calls in Opelousas 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.
Questions to Ask a Opelousas Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Opelousas, LA
How much does dryer repair cost in Opelousas?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Opelousas
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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 Opelousas technician a trip for parts.