The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. The Atoka listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Atoka, TN
32 repair companies serve Atoka from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Atoka, and other nearby bases include Memphis (10), Bartlett (4), and Collierville (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Family Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Atoka. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.4, 2.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
First up for Atoka: Mr. Appliance of Memphis (18.0 miles away, based in Cordova, 4.7 stars from 1,977 reviews); Denmark Appliance Repair LLC (11.2 miles away, based in Lakeland, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Covington, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Memphis, 4.6 stars from 941 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Around Atoka
Most dryer calls in Atoka 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 Atoka
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Atoka, TN
Can a gas dryer be repaired by any technician?
Which areas near Atoka do these technicians cover?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.