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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Dandridge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Dandridge
18 repair companies serve Dandridge from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Knoxville (11), Sevierville (3), and Morristown (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Guaranteed Appliance -Appliance and Appliance Repair - Morristown, around 10.7 miles out. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dandridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.7, 11.0, 12.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
Closest matches for Dandridge: Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (28.4 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (13.5 miles away, based in Sevierville, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.1 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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
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
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Dandridge
Most dryer calls in Dandridge 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Dandridge
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dandridge, TN
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Dandridge technician which parts to bring.