When a dryer quits in Johnson City, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Johnson City, TN
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Johnson City. 4 list an address in Johnson City, and the rest are spread across Bristol (3), Kingsport (3), and Greeneville (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Johnson City. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Johnson City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 2.4, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Johnson City: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (7.4 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real-Time Appliance Repairs (3.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Johnson City
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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 Johnson City Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Johnson City 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
Before You Book in Johnson City
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Johnson City, TN
Do you cover Johnson City and nearby towns?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Johnson City
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Johnson City faster and cheaper.