Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Camden list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Camden
Our data shows 17 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Camden. 2 list an address in Camden, and other nearby bases include Columbia (10), Sumter (4), and Lugoff (1). Nearest on the list: Johnnie's Servicenter, around 2.0 miles out. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Camden. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 4.2, 9.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
At the top of the Camden list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lugoff, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LineSight Home Services (18.6 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.3 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.6 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Camden Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Camden come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
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
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Camden
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Camden, SC
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.