A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. The Brentwood listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Brentwood
40 repair companies serve Brentwood from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Brentwood, and the rest are spread across Nashville (24), Franklin (5), and La Vergne (3). Nearest on the list: America's Appliance Repair, around 2.2 miles out. Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brentwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.2, 3.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
First up for Brentwood: Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.6 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (12.3 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tn Appliance Exchange LLC (7.1 miles away, based in Antioch, 4.5 stars from 1,099 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Madison, 4.6 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
If You Smell 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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. 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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Brentwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Brentwood 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Brentwood
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Brentwood, TN
Who can work on a gas dryer?
Which areas near Brentwood do these technicians cover?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Brentwood technician which parts to bring.