Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. The Franklin listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Franklin, TN
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Franklin, and other nearby bases include Nashville (20), Brentwood (3), and Spring Hill (3). Of those, 7 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Franklin Affordable Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.8 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Franklin: Advantage Gas Service (20.6 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews); Fix-It-Right Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.6 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (18.7 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Better Appliance LLC (20.3 miles away, based in Burns, 4.8 stars from 95 reviews).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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
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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Franklin, TN
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Franklin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin, 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 Franklin technician which parts to bring.