Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Clemmons, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Clemmons
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Clemmons. 1 list an address in Clemmons, and other nearby bases include High Point (11), Winston-Salem (9), and Thomasville (6). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Clemmons. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 55 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 4.0, 5.5 |
Closest matches for Clemmons: Sears Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Prime Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (22.1 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Clemmons
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Clemmons
Most dryer calls in Clemmons 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Clemmons
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Clemmons, NC
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Clemmons faster and cheaper.