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 La Vergne, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving La Vergne, TN
Within 30 miles of La Vergne there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in La Vergne, and the rest are spread across Nashville (13), Murfreesboro (6), and Mt. Juliet (5). The closest is Mid South Appliance, about 0.7 miles away. Of those, 11 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 2.2 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
First up for La Vergne: Advantage Gas Service (12.8 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr Boro Appliance (15.1 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.7 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (11.2 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 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?
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What La Vergne Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in La Vergne 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near La Vergne
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: La Vergne, 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.