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 Martin, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Martin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Martin. Other nearby bases include Jackson (20), Paducah (5), and Murray (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. The closest is Patriarch Appliance Repair Masters, about 12.6 miles away. 8 of them mention gas appliance or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Martin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Martin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 50 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.6, 12.7, 23.4 |
Closest matches for Martin: Done Right Appliance Repair and Service (34.8 miles away, based in Huntingdon, 4.9 stars from 222 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Union City, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Murray, 4.3 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (52.0 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.3 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
Gas Dryer Parts That Fail
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer Safety
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Martin, TN
Most dryer calls in Martin 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 Martin Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Martin, TN
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Martin
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.