A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Goodlettsville list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Goodlettsville
Within 30 miles of Goodlettsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Goodlettsville, and the rest are spread across Nashville (16), Hendersonville (6), and Gallatin (6). Performance Service & Electrical LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Goodlettsville. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Goodlettsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.5, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
At the top of the Goodlettsville list: Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (4.0 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (12.6 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Madison, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Goodlettsville Dryer Call
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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Goodlettsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Goodlettsville 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 Goodlettsville Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Goodlettsville, TN
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is there anything I can try first?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Goodlettsville
Dryer Repair Near Goodlettsville
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 Goodlettsville technician a trip for parts.