A gas dryer that tumbles but stays cold usually points to the ignition system, while an electric dryer with the same symptom points to the element, fuses or power supply. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Travelers Rest, with those that list gas appliance or dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians for Gas and Electric Models, Travelers Rest
39 repair companies serve Travelers Rest from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Greenville (11), Hendersonville (5), and Spartanburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 14 mention gas appliance or dryer work by name. The closest is Atlas Appliance Repair, about 5.5 miles away. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention gas appliance work | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.5, 6.6, 6.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 39 |
At the top of the Travelers Rest list: Blue Ridge Appliances (22.1 miles away, based in East Flat Rock, 4.0 stars from 295 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (9.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sholom Appliance Service & Repair LLC (18.5 miles away, based in Duncan, 5.0 stars from 200 reviews).
Which Kind of Dryer Do You Have?
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?
What a Technician Checks on a Gas Dryer
What a Technician Checks on an Electric Dryer
Gas Safety Around the Dryer
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
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.
Gas and Electric Dryer Repair Costs
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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Travelers Rest
Most dryer calls in Travelers Rest 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 Travelers Rest
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Gas & Electric Dryer Repair FAQs: Travelers Rest, SC
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Note whether your dryer is natural gas, propane or electric, and what happens when you press Start. That tells a Travelers Rest technician which parts to bring.