A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Sevierville and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Sevierville
Within 30 miles of Sevierville there are 32 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Sevierville itself, and the rest are spread across Knoxville (19), Maryville (3), and Alcoa (2). Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Sevierville. Of those, 9 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Sevierville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.5, 3.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
First up for Sevierville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.6 stars from 103 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service HVAC & Appliance Repair Knoxville (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (22.1 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (28.6 miles away, based in Knoxville, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
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
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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?
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.
What Sevierville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Sevierville 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 Sevierville Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sevierville, TN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Who can work on a gas dryer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sevierville technician which parts to bring.