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 Sparta and public ratings.
Gas Dryer Repair Companies Serving Sparta, TN
Within 60 miles of Sparta there are 37 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Murfreesboro (8), Crossville (4), and Lebanon (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 17 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. All American Appliance Service of Tennessee is the nearest, roughly 10.2 miles from Sparta. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses. Sparta is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 37 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.2, 13.2, 15.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
First up for Sparta: The Appliance Guy, LLC (19.6 miles away, based in Smithville, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews); Mr. Appliance of The Cumberlands (13.2 miles away, based in Cookeville, 4.6 stars from 364 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (15.6 miles away, based in Cookeville, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Gas Service (57.7 miles away, based in Murfreesboro, 4.2 stars from 25 reviews).
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
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Sparta
Most dryer calls in Sparta 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Sparta
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Sparta, TN
Do you cover Sparta and nearby towns?
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
How do I know if my dryer is gas or electric?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Sparta technician which parts to bring.