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 Youngsville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Youngsville
Within 30 miles of Youngsville there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Youngsville, and other nearby bases include Lafayette (8), Maurice (3), and Opelousas (3). The closest is Havens Heating and Cooling, about 1.2 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Youngsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 3.7, 5.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Youngsville are Mr. Appliance of Lafayette (5.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.9 stars from 895 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Pro Appliance Services LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.5 stars from 222 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Opelousas, 4.3 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell 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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Youngsville, LA
Most dryer calls in Youngsville 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 Youngsville Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Youngsville, LA
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
More Laundry Repair in Youngsville, LA
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Youngsville
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Youngsville technician which parts to bring.