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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Red Chute, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Red Chute
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Red Chute. The rest are spread across Shreveport (13), Bossier City (4), and Greenwood (1). Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC is the nearest, roughly 6.4 miles from Red Chute. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Red Chute. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.4, 6.8, 7.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
First up for Red Chute: Mr. Appliance of Bossier City (10.2 miles away, based in Shreveport, 4.8 stars from 470 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.3 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Star Refrigeration and Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Shreveport, lists Saturday hours); Chuck's Maintenance & Repair Services LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Bossier City, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
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.
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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Red Chute, LA
Most dryer calls in Red Chute 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)
Questions to Ask a Red Chute Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Red Chute, LA
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Do you cover Red Chute and nearby towns?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Red Chute technician which parts to bring.