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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Thibodaux and the Lafourche County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Thibodaux, LA
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Thibodaux. 3 of them are based in Thibodaux itself, and the rest are spread across Houma (4), Laplace (2), and Schriever (1). Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Rod's Appliances, about 0.6 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.4 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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
At the top of the Thibodaux list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edgard Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Edgard, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradis Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Paradis, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norco Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Norco, 2.1 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Thibodaux
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Thibodaux
Most dryer calls in Thibodaux 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Thibodaux
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Thibodaux, LA
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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 Thibodaux technician a trip for parts.