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 Lexington and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lexington
26 repair companies serve Lexington from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Lexington itself, and the rest are spread across Jackson (22), Huntingdon (1), and Milan (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Meals Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. 4 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 21.5, 21.5 |
Closest matches for Lexington: Done Right Appliance Repair and Service (25.6 miles away, based in Huntingdon, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews); Meals Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Jackson, 4.5 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.2 miles away, based in Milan, 1.0 stars from 2 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
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
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Lexington
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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
Before You Book in Lexington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, 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 Lexington technician which parts to bring.