When a dryer quits in Kingstree, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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 Kingstree
Within 60 miles of Kingstree there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (10), Sumter (5), and Florence (4). Distances run up to about 53 miles. Nearest on the list: Voyager Appliance Repair Works, around 19.4 miles out. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Kingstree is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.4, 32.6, 33.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
At the top of the Kingstree list: Sears Appliance Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SC Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.7 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Kingstree
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Kingstree
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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.
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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Kingstree
Most dryer calls in Kingstree 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
Questions to Ask a Kingstree Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kingstree, SC
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Before you call a Kingstree 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.