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 Johnson City and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Johnson City, TN
Within 30 miles of Johnson City there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Johnson City, and the rest are spread across Bristol (3), Kingsport (3), and Greeneville (3). 6 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Johnson City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 2.4, 3.4 |
The leading options for Johnson City are Brad's fireside repairs (11.9 miles away, based in Elizabethton, 4.8 stars from 32 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (7.4 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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: $100–$200 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?
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 Johnson City, TN
Most dryer calls in Johnson City 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).
Questions to Ask a Johnson City Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Johnson City, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Johnson City technician which parts to bring.