The fastest way to narrow down a dryer that will not heat is to know how it heats: a gas burner with an igniter and valve, or an electric element on a 240-volt circuit. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Dillon, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Dillon
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Dillon. The rest are spread across Fayetteville (11), Lumberton (4), and Florence (4). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 8 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Fred's Appliance Repairs, around 16.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dillon is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dillon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
|---|---|
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.8, 20.3, 21.1 |
First up for Dillon: Sears Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Lumberton, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.2 miles away, based in Loris, 4.7 stars from 92 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.3 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Gas and Electric Dryers Differ
Fixr puts electric dryer repairs at roughly $50 to $400 and gas dryer repairs at roughly $100 to $450. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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Gas Dryer Safety
Never turn back on gas that was shut off for safety, and have gas line work done by a licensed plumber or the gas company. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
If you smell gas strongly or are unsure, leave the building and call the gas company or 911 once you are outside; do not use light switches, appliance controls, phones near the odor, or anything that could spark. Source: Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority - What To Do If You Smell Natural Gas
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What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Dillon
Most dryer calls in Dillon 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 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
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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Dillon
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Dillon, SC
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Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
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Before a technician visits, confirm the gas shutoff behind the dryer is open (or the breaker is on for an electric model) and clean the lint screen. If you smell gas, leave first and call your gas utility.