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. Companies below are sorted for dryer and gas appliance work first, then by distance from Five Forks and public ratings.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Five Forks
Within 30 miles of Five Forks there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Greenville (11), Spartanburg (5), and Simpsonville (2). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Appliance Works Repair & Service LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Five Forks. Of those, 10 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.6, 3.6 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 31 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
The leading options for Five Forks are The Olde Homestead, Inc. (12.1 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Sholom Appliance Service & Repair LLC (7.2 miles away, based in Duncan, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (12.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (3.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
Angi notes electric dryers are easier to fix with simple parts like belts, switches and heaters, while gas dryer work calls for a gas appliance repair professional. Source: Angi - Gas vs. Electric Dryers
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
If You Smell Gas
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
A dryer exhaust system carries combustion gases including carbon monoxide out of the home, so HUD rates a detached, missing or blocked dryer exhaust as a life-threatening deficiency; a CO alarm in the laundry area is recommended with gas dryers. Source: U.S. HUD - NSPIRE Standard: Clothes Dryer Exhaust Ventilation
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
What Heat-Source Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for the heat-source parts and other common dryer repairs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- 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 Five Forks
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 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
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 Five Forks Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Five Forks, SC
Is my dryer gas or electric?
Do you cover Five Forks and nearby towns?
Which costs more to fix, gas or electric?
Is a gas smell from the dryer an emergency?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Five Forks technician which parts to bring.