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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Destrehan, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Destrehan
40 repair companies serve Destrehan from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Rose Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Destrehan. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 35 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 4.2, 4.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 48 |
First up for Destrehan: A-Pro Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (13.2 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&R Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell Gas
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
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 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 Destrehan
Most dryer calls in Destrehan 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 Destrehan Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Destrehan technician which parts to bring.