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. The Ladson listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Ladson
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ladson. 3 of them are based in Ladson itself, and the rest are spread across Charleston (11), Summerville (6), and North Charleston (5). 11 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: The Flow of Charleston, around 1.4 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.5 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
At the top of the Ladson list: Charleston Appliances and Repairs (10.6 miles away, based in North Charleston, 4.8 stars from 650 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Caspi Home Service (3.0 miles away, based in Summerville, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc (9.5 miles away, based in Hanahan, 4.7 stars from 298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (13.0 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
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
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
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
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
More: gas dryer not heating and dryer not heating.
Dryer Heating Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Ladson
Most dryer calls in Ladson 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ladson
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Ladson, SC
What should I do if I smell gas near my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Ladson do these technicians cover?
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Ladson technician which parts to bring.