When a dryer quits in Five Forks, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Five Forks, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Five Forks, SC
31 repair companies serve Five Forks from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Greenville (11), Spartanburg (5), and Simpsonville (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Works Repair & Service LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Five Forks. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Five Forks. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 31 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.6, 3.6 |
First up for Five Forks: Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (3.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (12.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sholom Appliance Service & Repair LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Duncan, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (12.1 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Five Forks, SC
Most dryer calls in Five Forks 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 Five Forks
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Five Forks, SC
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Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Before you call a Five Forks 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.