A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The St. Rose list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near St. Rose
Within 30 miles of St. Rose there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. 15 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Rose Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Rose. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
The leading options for St. Rose are A-Pro Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (9.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); A&R Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in St. Rose
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for St. Rose, LA
Most dryer calls in St. Rose 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. Rose Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Rose, LA
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, St. Rose
Dryer Repair Near St. Rose
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in St. Rose faster and cheaper.