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 Hartsville and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hartsville
31 repair companies serve Hartsville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Gallatin (10), Hendersonville (6), and Mt. Juliet (5). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Lafayette Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 11.5 miles from Hartsville. 3 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hartsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.5, 12.0, 14.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
The leading options for Hartsville are Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (27.7 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Lebanon, 4.3 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Hill Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Old Hickory, 1.4 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Fix in Walmart Hendersonville (24.9 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 5.0 stars from 577 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Gas vs. Electric: How Each One Heats
Angi says gas dryer repairs typically run about $50 to $100 more than comparable electric dryer repairs. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Hartsville
Most dryer calls in Hartsville 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 Hartsville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hartsville, 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 Hartsville technician which parts to bring.