The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Crowley and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Crowley, LA
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crowley. Other nearby bases include Lafayette (8), Opelousas (4), and Maurice (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 6 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is John Broussard Appliance Sales and Service, about 12.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 23 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.9, 14.4, 15.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
At the top of the Crowley list: Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (19.6 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (21.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Jennings, 4.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Crowley
Most dryer calls in Crowley 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)
In Louisiana, you can check a license with the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors Verify License Search or report a problem to the Louisiana Attorney General, Public Protection Division, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Crowley Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Crowley, LA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Crowley and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Crowley technician which parts to bring.