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 Thibodaux and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Thibodaux
16 repair companies serve Thibodaux from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Thibodaux itself, and the rest are spread across Houma (4), Laplace (2), and Schriever (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Rod's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Thibodaux. 4 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 15 rated companies in range average 3.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Thibodaux. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
At the top of the Thibodaux list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Houma, 4.4 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradis Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Paradis, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Norco Appliance Repair (27.9 miles away, based in Norco, 2.1 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edgard Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Edgard, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks 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
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:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Thibodaux, LA
Most dryer calls in Thibodaux 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Thibodaux
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Thibodaux, LA
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Are gas dryers more expensive to repair?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Thibodaux technician which parts to bring.