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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair in St. Rose, LA

Gas and electric dryers heat in different ways and fail in different ways. Here are the technicians serving St. Rose who work on both.

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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. The St. Rose listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near St. Rose

Within 30 miles of St. Rose there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Metairie (10), New Orleans (6), and Kenner (4). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is Rose Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 15 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.5 stars.

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A-Pro Appliance Repair
304 N Cumberland St, Metairie, LA 70003
4.9 mi from St. Rose
★★★★★ 5.0 (136 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Broussard Appliance Service
3220 7th St, Metairie, LA 70002
9.8 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.7 (2,305 reviews)
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Sears Appliance Repair
7000 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie, LA 70003
6.0 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.6 (222 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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A&R Appliance Repair
300 Georgetown Dr, Kenner, LA 70065
4.1 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.7 (48 reviews)
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Professional Appliance Repair
1305 Distributors Row Ste C, Harahan, LA 70123
7.1 mi from St. Rose
★★★★★ 4.8 (150 reviews)
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Professional Appliance Repair
650 Poydras St Ste 1400, New Orleans, LA 70130
14.3 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.7 (232 reviews)
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CITY WIDE Appliance Repair
538 Cook St, Gretna, LA 70053
15.6 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.5 (111 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Sears Appliance Repair
2940 Veterans Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002
9.7 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.4 (526 reviews)
DryersWashersSaturday hours
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Accardo's Appliance Repair Service
4021 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70118
8.4 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.7 (70 reviews)
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A & R Appliance Repair Inc
641 Francis St, Marrero, LA 70072
12.2 mi from St. Rose
★★★★½ 4.3 (23 reviews)
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Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Rose. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.

St. Rose repair companies in numbers
Distance to the three closest (mi)0.4, 0.9, 1.2
Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews)10
List dryer or washer & dryer work20
Mention gas appliance work0
Listing Saturday hours20
Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi)46

Closest matches for St. Rose: A-Pro Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Metairie, 5.0 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Broussard Appliance Service (9.8 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.6 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&R Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Kenner, 4.7 stars from 48 reviews).

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How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ

How an electric dryer heatsAn electric dryer runs current through a coiled heating element, protected by a thermal fuse and cycling and high-limit thermostats. It needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.
How a gas dryer heatsA gas dryer lights a burner with a hot-surface igniter, opens the gas valve through a set of coils and uses a flame sensor to confirm ignition. When the sequence fails, the drum keeps turning but the air stays cool.

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

Drive motorIf the dryer hums but the drum does not move, or it starts only after a push, the motor or its start circuit is tested. On many models the motor also turns the blower wheel, so airflow and tumbling fail together.
Door switch and start circuitA dryer that does nothing when Start is pressed may have a failed door switch, start switch, fuse or control board. Checking power at the outlet comes first, since an electric dryer needs both legs of a 240-volt circuit to heat.

Electric Dryer Parts That Fail

Drum belt, rollers and idler pulleySqueals, thumps and a drum that will not turn trace back to the belt, the drum support rollers, the idler pulley or the drum glides. These are wear parts and are often replaced together.
Thermal fuse and thermostatsA thermal fuse is a one-time safety device that opens when the dryer overheats. A blown fuse usually points to a blocked vent, so a good technician replaces the fuse and finds out why it blew.

Gas Safety Around the Dryer

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

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

More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.

Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges

Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:

If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 St. Rose

Most dryer calls in St. Rose 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 St. Rose

  • Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
  • How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
  • What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Rose, LA

Is the helpline a manufacturer?
No. We are an independent directory and are not affiliated with any appliance manufacturer. Our helpline connects you with a participating independent technician. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact the brand first.
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Many appliance repair companies service gas dryers, including igniters, valve coils and burners. Work on the gas supply line itself may require a licensed gas or plumbing contractor depending on your state.
Is my dryer gas or electric?
A gas dryer has a gas pipe and shutoff valve behind it and plugs into a regular household outlet. An electric dryer plugs into a large 240-volt outlet and has no gas line. The rating label inside the door also says which it is.
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Yes. Do not operate switches or the dryer. Leave the house and call your gas utility or 911 from outside, and only call a repair company after the utility says it is safe.

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