When a dryer quits in Morristown, 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 Morristown and the Hamblen County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Morristown, TN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Morristown. 1 list an address in Morristown, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (19), Sevierville (3), and Greeneville (3). Distances run up to about 49 miles. Nearest on the list: Guaranteed Appliance -Appliance and Appliance Repair - Morristown, around 5.2 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Morristown is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.2, 15.2, 16.0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
Closest matches for Morristown: Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (47.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (27.6 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.5 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (38.3 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What Morristown Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Morristown 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Morristown
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Morristown, TN
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Morristown
Dryer Repair Near Morristown
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Morristown faster and cheaper.