Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Alcoa
Within 30 miles of Alcoa there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Alcoa, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (21), Maryville (3), and Lenoir City (3). Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Alcoa. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alcoa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Alcoa: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (9.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (13.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Alcoa
What Gets Fixed on a Alcoa Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Alcoa
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Alcoa
Most dryer calls in Alcoa 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.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
Gas piping and gas appliance installation permits are handled by local governments, some of which require their own gas fitter license; for example, Chattanooga requires a city Master Gas Fitter License to pull a gas permit. Source: City of Chattanooga: Gas Permit
Questions to Ask a Alcoa Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alcoa, TN
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is there anything I can try first?
Do you cover Alcoa and nearby towns?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Alcoa
Dryer Repair Near Alcoa
Before you call a Alcoa technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.