Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Bossier City and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Bossier City, LA
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bossier City. 4 of them are based in Bossier City itself, and the rest are spread across Shreveport (13) and Greenwood (1). Distances run up to about 17 miles. 3 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC, about 1.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.5, 2.7 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
The leading options for Bossier City are Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (5.5 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Star Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Shreveport, lists Saturday hours); Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Bossier City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bossier City 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.
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)
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)
Before You Book in Bossier City
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Bossier City, LA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.