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. The River Ridge listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, River Ridge
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of River Ridge. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Harahan (4). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 16 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Crescent Appliance Service Center is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from River Ridge. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
At the top of the River Ridge list: A-Pro Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (5.5 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Harahan, 4.8 stars from 150 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What River Ridge Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in River Ridge 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 River Ridge Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: River Ridge, LA
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near River Ridge
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a River Ridge technician which parts to bring.