A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cheraw and the Chesterfield County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Cheraw, SC
Within 60 miles of Cheraw there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Cheraw, and the rest are spread across Monroe (16), Florence (4), and Indian Trail (3). Distances run up to about 49 miles. Everest Appliance Repair Handlers is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Cheraw. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Cheraw is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.5, 1.8 |
At the top of the Cheraw list: A1 Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 11 reviews); Smartfix Appliance & Refrigerator Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Indian Trail, 4.9 stars from 438 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urgent Appliance Repair (47.6 miles away, based in Monroe, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.2 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Cheraw Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Cheraw 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.
Questions to Ask a Cheraw Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Cheraw, SC
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Cheraw
Dryer Repair Near Cheraw
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 Cheraw technician a trip for parts.