Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dickson and the Dickson County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Dickson
40 repair companies serve Dickson from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Dickson, and other nearby bases include Nashville (21), Clarksville (6), and Franklin (5). Distances run up to about 36 miles. Mills Appliances , formerly Soll's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Dickson. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dickson is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 10.2, 23.2 |
First up for Dickson: All Better Appliance LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Burns, 4.8 stars from 95 reviews); Mills Appliances , formerly Soll's Appliance (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 152 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (33.9 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Recovery of Nashville LLC. (35.5 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 148 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Dickson
What Gets Fixed on a Dickson Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
What Dickson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dickson 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Dickson
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dickson, TN
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What should I check before calling?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Which areas near Dickson do these technicians cover?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Dickson
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Dickson 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.