Whirlpool owners in Knoxville usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Knoxville, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Knoxville
Within 30 miles of Knoxville there are 39 appliance repair companies in our data. 21 of them are based in Knoxville itself, and the rest are spread across Maryville (3), Lenoir City (3), and Sevierville (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. No company within 30 miles of Knoxville names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Doctor Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Knoxville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
The leading options for Knoxville are Sears Appliance Repair (89.3 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Whirlpool Corporation (76.5 miles away, based in Cleveland, 2.7 stars from 12 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Knoxville (7.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,973 reviews); ProTech Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a Whirlpool Dryer Technician Deals With
Clicking from the gas valve on a gas dryer is a normal operating sound. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
Whirlpool Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Noisy dryer. Level the dryer, then look for coins, pins or zippers caught in the drum, noting that gas-valve clicking is normal. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and unkinked with a free-moving outside flap, and avoid overloading. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Whirlpool Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault that needs a service technician. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Whirlpool Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Knoxville
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Keep the dryer level with all four legs on the floor to prevent pounding noises. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Empty the lint screen before every load, and wash it with warm water and a soft brush if fabric softener sheets leave a film. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
What Whirlpool Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Dryer Notes for Knoxville, TN
Most dryer calls in Knoxville 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.
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
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).
Before You Book in Knoxville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Knoxville, TN
Why does my Whirlpool dryer show an error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
More Laundry Repair in Knoxville, TN
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Knoxville
Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Knoxville technician bring the right parts.