When a dryer quits in King, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in King, NC
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of King. The rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), High Point (9), and Kernersville (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Advanced Appliance Service, around 7.8 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.8, 8.0, 10.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 34 |
The leading options for King are Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (27.9 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Prime Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
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
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in King, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What King Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in King 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.
Before You Book in King
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: King, NC
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
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Which areas near King do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, King
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Before you call a King technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.