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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Schriever and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Schriever
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Schriever. 1 list an address in Schriever, and the rest are spread across Houma (4), Thibodaux (3), and Lockport (1). Nearest on the list: Gilmer's Appliance Services, around 1.3 miles out. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.6 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Schriever. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 3.6, 4.4 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
At the top of the Schriever list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradis Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Paradis, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edgard Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Edgard, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliances LLC (4.4 miles away, based in Thibodaux, 4.7 stars from 129 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?
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Gas Dryer 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
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
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Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Schriever
Most dryer calls in Schriever 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 Schriever Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Schriever technician which parts to bring.