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. The Marrero listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Marrero, LA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Marrero. 3 list an address in Marrero, and other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The closest is A & R Appliance Repair Inc, about 0.8 miles away. 17 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marrero. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 1.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
First up for Marrero: A-Pro Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (9.3 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Professional Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- 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 Marrero
Most dryer calls in Marrero 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)
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Marrero
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Marrero, LA
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Marrero technician which parts to bring.