A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Collegedale, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Collegedale
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Collegedale. 1 of them are based in Collegedale itself, and the rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Cleveland (6), and Dalton (6). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Collegedale. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Collegedale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 5.8, 6.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 29 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
First up for Collegedale: Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (8.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.3 stars from 417 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (8.7 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Collegedale
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Collegedale
Most dryer calls in Collegedale 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
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Collegedale
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Collegedale, TN
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Collegedale
Dryer Repair Near Collegedale
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Collegedale faster and cheaper.