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. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Aiken.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Aiken
27 repair companies serve Aiken from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Aiken, and other nearby bases include Augusta (16), Clearwater (2), and North Augusta (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. 4 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 14 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention washers | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 2.2, 3.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
At the top of the Aiken list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beech Island Appliance Service Co. (11.8 miles away, based in Beech Island, 4.9 stars from 159 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.5 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of West Augusta (17.8 miles away, based in Augusta, 4.1 stars from 735 reviews).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Washer Problems Technicians See in Aiken
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Aiken
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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Aiken
Washer calls in Aiken 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
Questions to Ask a Aiken Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Aiken, SC
Why won't my washer drain?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Other Dryer Repair in Aiken
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Aiken
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Aiken technician gets at the parts.