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 Farragut and the Knox County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Farragut, TN
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Farragut. The rest are spread across Knoxville (21), Lenoir City (3), and Maryville (3). 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Pattersons Home Appliances, around 3.0 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farragut. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.1, 4.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
At the top of the Farragut list: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (6.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (3.0 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.2 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (16.2 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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 Farragut Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Farragut 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).
Before You Book in Farragut
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Farragut, TN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Farragut faster and cheaper.