A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Gaffney list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gaffney
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gaffney. 3 of them are based in Gaffney itself, and other nearby bases include Spartanburg (5), Boiling Springs (2), and Kings Mountain (2). 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Wilson Appliance Services & Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gaffney. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 11.8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Gaffney: Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Spartanburg, 4.1 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DP Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Shelby, 4.6 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wayne's Appliance Service (27.8 miles away, based in York, 4.8 stars from 52 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Gaffney
Most washer calls in Gaffney 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 Gaffney
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gaffney, SC
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Gaffney technician can then bring the right parts for either one.