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 Gretna and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Gretna, LA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gretna. 1 list an address in Gretna, and the rest are spread across Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. CITY WIDE Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Gretna. 17 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gretna. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 46 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 2.9 |
The leading options for Gretna are A-Pro Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (9.7 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); CITY WIDE Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - 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 Gretna Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Gretna 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Gretna
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Gretna, LA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
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How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Gretna technician which parts to bring.