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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Eagleton Village and the Blount County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Eagleton Village
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Eagleton Village. The rest are spread across Knoxville (21), Maryville (3), and Lenoir City (3). Distances run up to about 24 miles. The closest is Real Time Appliance Repairs llc, about 1.7 miles away. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 2.9, 3.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
The leading options for Eagleton Village are Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (14.6 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Eagleton Village
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Eagleton Village Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Eagleton Village 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Eagleton Village
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Eagleton Village, TN
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Eagleton Village technician a trip for parts.