When a dryer quits in La Follette, 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near La Follette
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of La Follette. The rest are spread across Knoxville (11), Jacksboro (1), and Clinton (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Ohana Services, around 2.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 16 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 18.5, 23.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for La Follette: ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (27.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.1 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good As New Appliances (29.7 miles away, based in Knoxville, 3.7 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in La Follette
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in La Follette, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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 La Follette Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in La Follette 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 La Follette
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: La Follette, TN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in La Follette faster and cheaper.