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 Harriman and the Roane County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Harriman, TN
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Harriman. 3 list an address in Harriman, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (6), Crossville (4), and Lenoir City (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Harriman. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Harriman. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 2.8, 4.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Harriman: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (27.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (2.8 miles away, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Harriman, TN
Most dryer calls in Harriman 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 Harriman Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Harriman, 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 Harriman technician a trip for parts.