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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Mansfield, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Mansfield, LA
25 repair companies serve Mansfield from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Mansfield itself, and the rest are spread across Shreveport (13), Bossier City (4), and Greenwood (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 5 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Stutts Heating and AC, LLC, around 7.4 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Mansfield is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.4, 27.2, 28.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
The leading options for Mansfield are Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (31.8 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Star Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (36.8 miles away, based in Shreveport, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.3 miles away, based in Natchitoches, 3.7 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
No Heat 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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
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 Mansfield
Most dryer calls in Mansfield 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 Mansfield Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Mansfield, LA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which areas near Mansfield do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Mansfield technician which parts to bring.