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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Elizabethton and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Elizabethton, TN
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Elizabethton. 1 list an address in Elizabethton, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Bristol (3), and Kingsport (3). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Brad's fireside repairs, about 4.3 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 5.6, 7.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
The leading options for Elizabethton are Brad's fireside repairs (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (14.1 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Elizabethton, TN
Most dryer calls in Elizabethton 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 Elizabethton
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Elizabethton, TN
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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.