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 Lacombe, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lacombe
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lacombe. 1 list an address in Lacombe, and the rest are spread across Metairie (9), Slidell (7), and New Orleans (6). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Lacombe Appliance Repair., about 0.9 miles away. 14 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 47 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 7.6, 7.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
Closest matches for Lacombe: 1st Call Appliance Tech (7.6 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews); Broussard Appliance Service (24.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Lacombe
Most dryer calls in Lacombe 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lacombe
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Lacombe, LA
Who can work on a gas dryer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lacombe
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.