Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Lawrenceburg list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Lawrenceburg, TN
Within 60 miles of Lawrenceburg there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lawrenceburg itself, and the rest are spread across Madison (5), Florence (4), and Athens (4). Distances run up to about 52 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 14 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Lawrenceburg is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lawrenceburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.9, 13.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Lawrenceburg: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Parts & Services (13.9 miles away, based in Summertown, 4.8 stars from 5 reviews); A & A Appliance and HVAC, LLC. (41.4 miles away, based in Hazel Green, 4.8 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dr. Dan's Appliance Service (32.7 miles away, based in Ardmore, 4.7 stars from 213 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lawrenceburg
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lawrenceburg
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Lawrenceburg
Most dryer calls in Lawrenceburg 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lawrenceburg
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lawrenceburg, TN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lawrenceburg faster and cheaper.