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 Lexington listings below put companies that mention gas appliance or dryer work first, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lexington
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lexington. 3 of them are based in Lexington itself, and the rest are spread across Columbia (16), West Columbia (2), and Irmo (1). Distances run up to about 22 miles. 10 list gas appliance or dryer work specifically. The closest is Appliance Professional, about 3.5 miles away. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 4.6, 5.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Mention gas appliance work | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
Closest matches for Lexington: Appliance Professional (3.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,369 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expo Appliance Service (5.4 miles away, based in West Columbia, 4.9 stars from 309 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (7.5 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (9.6 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 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
No Heat on a Gas Dryer
No Heat on an Electric Dryer
Gas Dryer 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
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
Gas and electric dryers have different heat-source parts but similar labor. Published ranges for common 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Lexington, SC
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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 Lexington Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, SC
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Gas & Electric Dryer Repair Near Lexington
Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Lexington technician which parts to bring.