A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Wilson
19 repair companies serve Wilson from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Wilson itself, and other nearby bases include Goldsboro (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Wendell (2). Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Bass Appliance Service & Sales, about 2.4 miles away. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 14.7, 16.0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
Closest matches for Wilson: JB Appliance Solutions (16.3 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bass Appliance Service & Sales (2.4 miles away, 4.2 stars from 97 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Wilson Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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 Wilson
Before replacing a dryer in Wilson, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Wilson
Most dryer calls in Wilson 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Wilson
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilson, NC
How much does dryer repair cost in Wilson?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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Before you call a Wilson 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.