When a dryer quits in St. Martinville, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Martinville and the St. Martin County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in St. Martinville, LA
Within 30 miles of St. Martinville there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (8), Maurice (3), and New Iberia (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Broussard's Appliance Repair, around 6.7 miles out. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Martinville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 9.8, 9.8 |
Closest matches for St. Martinville: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (13.5 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (12.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Acadiana Appliance (17.5 miles away, based in Maurice, 5.0 stars from 249 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in St. Martinville
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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 belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for St. Martinville, LA
Most dryer calls in St. Martinville 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 St. Martinville Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Martinville, LA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in St. Martinville
Dryer Repair Near St. Martinville
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in St. Martinville faster and cheaper.