When a dryer quits in Loudon, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Loudon list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Loudon, TN
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Loudon. 1 list an address in Loudon, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (14), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is A-Fair Appliance Center LLC, about 1.4 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Loudon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 5.6, 10.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
Closest matches for Loudon: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (20.7 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Eleet Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pattersons Home Appliances (16.9 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.2 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&S Service LLC (11.0 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Loudon
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Loudon
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Loudon
Most dryer calls in Loudon 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 Loudon Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Loudon, TN
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Loudon technician a trip for parts.