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. 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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Summerfield, NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Summerfield. Other nearby bases include Greensboro (15), High Point (11), and Kernersville (5). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. Bright Gear Masters is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Summerfield. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 5.8, 6.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Summerfield: Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Performance Appliances Greensboro (9.4 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.7 stars from 61 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.5 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.4 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Summerfield
What Gets Fixed on a Summerfield Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Summerfield
Before replacing a dryer in Summerfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Summerfield, NC
Most dryer calls in Summerfield 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. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Gas and fuel piping installation requires a plumbing or heating license, or a restricted fuel piping license, issued by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Summerfield
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Summerfield, NC
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Before you call a Summerfield 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.