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 Hanahan and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Hanahan
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hanahan. 1 list an address in Hanahan, and the rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). Distances run up to about 18 miles. Nearest on the list: Sloan Appliance Service Inc, around 2.0 miles out. 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 3.3, 3.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
The leading options for Hanahan are Charleston Appliances and Repairs (3.4 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (5.4 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Charleston (8.3 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 427 reviews).
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?
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
Electric Dryer Parts That Fail
Gas Dryer Safety
Have a professional inspect a gas dryer's gas line and connection for leaks and damage. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Hanahan, SC
Most dryer calls in Hanahan 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Hanahan
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Hanahan, SC
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Hanahan
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Hanahan technician which parts to bring.