Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. We sort the Abbeville listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Abbeville, SC
40 repair companies serve Abbeville from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Greenville (10), Anderson (5), and Seneca (3). The farthest listed company is about 49 miles out. Efficient Appliance is the nearest, roughly 14.2 miles from Abbeville. 14 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Abbeville is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.2, 25.5, 26.2 |
| Mention washers | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Abbeville list: Efficient Appliance (14.2 miles away, based in Greenwood, 4.5 stars from 30 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (47.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (44.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Boone Appliance (31.4 miles away, based in Anderson, 4.7 stars from 149 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Abbeville, SC
Washer calls in Abbeville most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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
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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Abbeville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Abbeville, SC
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Abbeville technician gets at the parts.