When a dryer quits in Oxford, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Oxford and the Granville County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Oxford
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Oxford. 1 list an address in Oxford, and other nearby bases include Durham (9), Roxboro (4), and Raleigh (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Stovall's Appliance Services, around 2.9 miles out. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Oxford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 10.0, 20.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
First up for Oxford: Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Stovall's Appliance Services (2.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Oxford
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Oxford
Most dryer calls in Oxford 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 Oxford
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Oxford, NC
What should I check before calling?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Which areas near Oxford do these technicians cover?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Oxford
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Oxford technician a trip for parts.