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 Collegedale listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Collegedale
Within 30 miles of Collegedale there are 29 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Collegedale itself, and the rest are spread across Chattanooga (9), Cleveland (6), and Dalton (6). The closest is Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC, about 3.5 miles away. 10 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Collegedale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 29 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 5.8, 6.3 |
At the top of the Collegedale list: Expert Services Appliance Heating & Air LLC (3.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Masters Appliance Heating & Air (8.7 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.8 stars from 149 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Chattanooga (8.4 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.7 stars from 1,103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Chattanooga, 4.3 stars from 417 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
What Collegedale Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Collegedale 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
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Before You Book in Collegedale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Collegedale, TN
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Collegedale technician which parts to bring.