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 Lenoir City list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Lenoir City, TN
35 repair companies serve Lenoir City from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Lenoir City itself, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (20), Harriman (3), and Maryville (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Nearest on the list: Complete Appliance Service, around 4.0 miles out. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.0, 4.0, 6.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Lenoir City: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (13.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (10.0 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.2 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&S Service LLC (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lenoir City
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 Lenoir City, TN
Most dryer calls in Lenoir 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
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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lenoir City
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lenoir City faster and cheaper.