Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Myrtle Beach list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Myrtle Beach
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Myrtle Beach. 17 list an address in Myrtle Beach, and other nearby bases include North Myrtle Beach (5), Conway (4), and Little River (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is PRO APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE REPAIR, about 0.6 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Myrtle Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.9, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 36 |
Closest matches for Myrtle Beach: Appliance Defiance (13.7 miles away, based in North Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 143 reviews); SC Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 838 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Myrtle Beach
What Gets Fixed on a Myrtle Beach Dryer Call
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
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 Myrtle Beach
Before replacing a dryer in Myrtle Beach, 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Myrtle Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Myrtle Beach, SC
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Myrtle Beach technician a trip for parts.