Gas and electric dryers share the same drum, belt, motor and vent, but the heat source is completely different, and so are the parts that fail. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Smyrna and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Smyrna
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Smyrna. 4 list an address in Smyrna, and other nearby bases include Nashville (10), Murfreesboro (8), and Mt. Juliet (4). Nearest on the list: Professional Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 12 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Smyrna: Advantage Gas Service (9.1 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.6 stars from 348 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr Boro Appliance (11.4 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.7 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Nashville (15.0 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.8 stars from 976 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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
No Heat 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
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
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?
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 Smyrna, TN
Most dryer calls in Smyrna 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 Smyrna Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Smyrna, 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.