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 Oak Ridge, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Oak Ridge
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Oak Ridge. 1 list an address in Oak Ridge, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (20), Lenoir City (3), and Harriman (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Pinpoint Appliance Repair, about 3.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.4, 8.3 |
The leading options for Oak Ridge are S&S Service LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Lenoir City, 4.9 stars from 95 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (12.5 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); Pattersons Home Appliances (14.9 miles away, based in Harriman, 4.5 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (20.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
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.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Around Oak Ridge
Most dryer calls in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge technician which parts to bring.