A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Camden list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Camden
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Camden. 2 of them are based in Camden itself, and other nearby bases include Columbia (10), Sumter (4), and Lugoff (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Johnnie's Servicenter, about 2.0 miles away. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.2, 9.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
At the top of the Camden list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A to Z Appliance Repair (22.8 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.9 stars from 135 reviews); LineSight Home Services (18.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Camden Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Camden
Before replacing a dryer in Camden, 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- 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.
Around Camden
Most dryer calls in Camden 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
South Carolina has no standalone gas piping license; gas lines serving gas-fired equipment are installed under mechanical classifications such as Plumbing, Heating and Packaged Equipment issued through the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Camden
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Camden, SC
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Camden faster and cheaper.