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Dryer Repair · Middle TN + LA
Dryer RepairHonest, Technician-Led Repair
Dryers are some of the most repairable appliances in your home. Most failures — thermal fuse, heating element, belt, idler, roller — are inexpensive parts and well-documented repairs. We don't replace dryers that are worth fixing.
🟢 We answer 24/7 · 365 — even at 2am. Not sure it's worth fixing? Call & talk to Ann any hour, no pressure.
Meet the Crew
The Real People Fixing Your Appliance
Teddy
Owner & founder, on the tools since 2012.
Jimmy
South Nashville & all around Middle TN.
Lee
Clarksville & Middle TN, with the shop since 2020.
Andre
3rd generation — Teddy's son, both LA shores.
John
40+ years on appliances, all over Louisiana.
No call center, no franchise script — a family-owned shop fixing dryers across Middle Tennessee & South Louisiana since 2012. Here's founder Teddy at the shop:
Teddy at the TN Appliance shop — real dryer work, honest answers, no guessing. 📞 629-272-1234
Diagnose Your Problem
Dryer Symptoms
Pick the symptom that matches what your dryer is doing. Each page walks through the most common causes, honest pricing, and the 4-option Technician Decision Report.
By Brand
Dryers We Repair
We work on every major brand. Brand-specific pages cover the common failure patterns and parts availability for each platform.
Find Your Model Number
Where's My Model Number?
A real technician needs your model number to nail the diagnosis and bring the right part. Here's where it hides — snap a photo when you find it.
Find Your Part
Need the Part? We'll Find It.
Tell us your model and what's wrong — we identify the exact part, confirm it fits, and ship it to your door or install it. No hunting for part numbers; that's our job.
How the TDR Works
The 4-Option Decision Report
Every dryer repair starts with a real technician reviewing your model and symptoms. You get a Technician Decision Report with four options and real pricing — pick what works for you.
Option 1
OEM Part Only
We source the exact OEM part and ship directly to you. You install. Best for confident DIYers who want guaranteed-fit parts.
Option 2
Amazon Equivalent Part Only
We source a verified compatible part at a lower price and ship directly. You install. Cost-effective when fit is straightforward.
Option 3
OEM Part + Labor
We source the OEM part, ship it, and our technician installs it. Best when fit is critical or labor access is complex.
Option 4
Equivalent Part + Labor
We source an equivalent part, ship it, and install it. Balances cost and convenience.
Important if you choose labor: do not start the job yourself. Once an appliance has been opened or partially worked on, our technician may need to charge additional labor — or may decline to take over the repair.
Estimate Your Repair
What Will This Cost?
Pick the likely repair to see our flat labor price next to what most shops charge all-in. The exact part price comes after a quick diagnosis — you'll see the real number.
Pricing
Real Numbers, No Mystery
Quick Check (chat + tech review)$50
In-Home Diagnostic$100
Heating element / gas igniter$160-$320
Thermal fuse / thermostat$140-$260
Belt / idler / drum rollers$150-$300
Start switch / control board$150-$400
Most dryer repairs$150-$330
Your diagnostic fee is never wasted. Every dollar you spend on the Quick Check ($50) or in-home diagnostic ($100) goes directly toward your repair labor if you decide to move forward. You're not paying for a diagnosis AND a repair — you're paying for a diagnosis that becomes a credit toward your repair. No double paying, ever.
Flat-Rate Pricing
What Dryer Repairs Actually Cost
We quote a flat labor price by the job — then the exact part at our real cost plus a fair margin. No mystery "all-in" number with the markup buried inside. Here's our flat labor next to what the average shop charges all-in (parts and labor bundled together) for the same job, from 2025–26 national pricing data.
RepairOur flat laborAvg shop, all-in
Heating element$120~$230
Belt$135~$175
Thermal fuse / thermostat$100~$115
Control / main board$205~$375
Add the part at our cost ÷ markup (we show you the real number — most shops never will), and your $50 Quick Check credits straight to the repair. Even all-in, we come in well under the national average on nearly every job — because that "average" has the markup hidden inside it.
Is It Worth Fixing?
Our Philosophy on Repair vs. Replace
Age is not the deciding factor. Parts availability and labor complexity are. A well-built ten-year-old dryer with available parts is almost always worth fixing. A newer unit with a discontinued board is the harder call. The replacement calculator gives you a quick framing, and our technicians give you the real numbers on your specific machine — every situation is different.
FAQ
People Also Ask
How much does dryer repair cost?
Most dryer repairs land in the $150–$400 range. Diagnostic fees ($50 Quick Check or $100 in-home) credit directly toward repair labor, so you never pay for both separately.
Is it worth repairing my dryer?
In most cases yes — parts availability and labor complexity matter more than age. Older dryers are often well-built and absolutely worth fixing. Our technicians give you honest cost-of-repair vs. cost-of-replacement on every job.
How fast can I get a dryer diagnosis?
Chat with Ant any time — a real technician reviews your video and model number, usually within hours, and builds your Technician Decision Report with four options.
Do I have to pay the diagnostic fee AND the repair cost?
No. Your $50 Quick Check or $100 in-home diagnostic applies directly to repair labor if you proceed. You pay once.
What brands of dryers do you repair?
All major brands — Whirlpool, GE, Samsung, LG, Maytag, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Bosch, KitchenAid, Electrolux, Amana, and more.
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
On an electric dryer the usual causes are a burned-out heating element, a blown thermal fuse, or a failed thermostat; on a gas dryer it is most often the igniter or flame sensor. Check that both household breakers are on and the vent is not clogged, then let a technician confirm the exact part before anything is ordered.
See our dryer-not-heating guide →Why does my dryer take two or three cycles to dry a load?
Nine times out of ten it is airflow, not the dryer — a clogged lint screen or a blocked exhaust vent line traps the moist air so clothes never fully dry. That same lint buildup is the number-one cause of dryer fires, so it is worth clearing. If airflow is clear, a weak heating element or thermostat is the next suspect.
See our dryer-takes-too-long guide →Is it safe to keep using a dryer that smells like burning?
No — stop using it. A burning smell usually means lint has built up near the heating element or in the vent, which is a real fire risk, and it can also be a failing motor or bearing. Unplug it (or shut off the gas) and have it looked at before you run another load.
See our burning-smell guide →Do you repair gas dryers?
Yes — we service both electric and gas dryers. Gas work (igniters, valve coils, flame sensors) is handled safely by our technicians; we never leave a gas connection you have to second-guess.
How long does a dryer repair take?
Most dryer repairs are a single visit. Because your video and model number let us pre-diagnose and bring the right part, the actual repair usually takes 30 to 60 minutes once we are at your door.
Do you offer same-day dryer repair near me?
We offer same-day and next-day dryer repair across Middle Tennessee and Louisiana. Tell us what your dryer is doing and send a short video, and we text you right back to book the first open slot in your area.
Where We Service
Middle TN + Louisiana
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Dryer Repair by City
Same-day dryer repair with the honest 4-option Technician Decision Report — jump straight to your city:
Other Appliances We Repair
One Team, Every Appliance
Same honest 4-option Technician Decision Report, same technicians, across every major appliance in your home.
Get Started
Tell Us What's Wrong — Get a Real Answer Today
Tap below, send a quick video and a photo of your model number, and a real technician builds your 4-option Technician Decision Report. No hold music, no guessing, no commitment until you see your options.