A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Mount Juliet, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Mount Juliet
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mount Juliet. The rest are spread across Gallatin (10), Nashville (8), and Hendersonville (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Lee Company is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Mount Juliet. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mount Juliet. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.7, 2.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
Closest matches for Mount Juliet: Mr. Appliance of Nashville (9.8 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (10.2 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smyrna Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair Service (14.7 miles away, based in Smyrna, 4.8 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Mount Juliet
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Mount Juliet
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Around Mount Juliet
Most dryer calls in Mount Juliet 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mount Juliet
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mount Juliet, TN
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Mount Juliet
Dryer Repair Near Mount Juliet
Before you call a Mount Juliet technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.