A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Prien and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Prien
Within 60 miles of Prien there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Lake Charles (9), Beaumont (7), and Orange (2). The closest is R C Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Prien is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 2.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
At the top of the Prien list: Matt's New & Used Appliances (4.3 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.5 stars from 306 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.6 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Lake Charles, 4.4 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Beaumont (52.6 miles away, based in Beaumont, 4.9 stars from 343 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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
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.
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?
- 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.
Around Prien
Most dryer calls in Prien 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 Prien Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Prien, LA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Prien 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 Prien technician which parts to bring.