When a dryer quits in La Vergne, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving La Vergne and the Rutherford County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near La Vergne
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of La Vergne. 3 list an address in La Vergne, and the rest are spread across Nashville (13), Murfreesboro (6), and Mt. Juliet (5). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Mid South Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from La Vergne. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 2.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
At the top of the La Vergne list: Mr. Appliance of Nashville (11.2 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smyrna Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair Service (3.1 miles away, based in Smyrna, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr Boro Appliance (15.1 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.7 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in La Vergne
Before replacing a dryer in La Vergne, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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 La Vergne, TN
Most dryer calls in La Vergne 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 La Vergne Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: La Vergne, TN
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