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. The Oakdale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Oakdale, LA
Within 60 miles of Oakdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Lake Charles (9), Lafayette (6), and Alexandria (4). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. City Refrigeration & Ice Co is the nearest, roughly 24.3 miles from Oakdale. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Oakdale is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 24.3, 26.4, 29.6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 44 |
At the top of the Oakdale list: Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Pineville, 4.5 stars from 108 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Eunice, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matt's New & Used Appliances (53.7 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.5 stars from 306 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.3 miles away, based in Jennings, 4.3 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Oakdale
Most dryer calls in Oakdale 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)
Before You Book in Oakdale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oakdale, LA
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which areas near Oakdale do these technicians cover?
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Oakdale
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oakdale
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.