Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Alcoa, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alcoa
Our data shows 37 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alcoa. 2 list an address in Alcoa, and other nearby bases include Knoxville (21), Maryville (3), and Lenoir City (3). 12 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Batteries Plus Phone Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Alcoa. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 3.3, 3.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 37 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
The leading options for Alcoa are ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (13.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (9.8 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); S&S Service LLC (14.8 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Maryville, 4.4 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Alcoa Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alcoa 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.
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
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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alcoa
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Alcoa, TN
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Other Dryer Repair in Alcoa
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Alcoa
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Alcoa technician which parts to bring.