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 Youngsville and the Lafayette County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Youngsville
Within 30 miles of Youngsville there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Youngsville itself, and the rest are spread across Lafayette (8), Maurice (3), and Opelousas (3). Nearest on the list: Havens Heating and Cooling, around 1.2 miles out. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 22 businesses.
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 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.7, 5.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
Closest matches for Youngsville: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (5.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Youngsville, LA
Most dryer calls in Youngsville 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 Youngsville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Youngsville, LA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I check before calling?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Youngsville
Dryer Repair Near Youngsville
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 Youngsville technician a trip for parts.