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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Beaufort and the Beaufort County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Beaufort
Within 30 miles of Beaufort there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Beaufort, and other nearby bases include Ridgeland (3), Hilton Head Island (3), and Bluffton (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 2 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Beaufort. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.8, 4.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
Closest matches for Beaufort: Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Hilton Head Island, 4.2 stars from 20 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pros of the LowCountry (16.2 miles away, based in Ridgeland, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Repairs Plus inc. (4.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Beaufort
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
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
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 Beaufort, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 Beaufort
Most dryer calls in Beaufort 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Beaufort
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Beaufort, SC
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Beaufort faster and cheaper.