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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lugoff that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Lugoff SC
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lugoff. 1 list an address in Lugoff, and the rest are spread across Columbia (15), Sumter (3), and Camden (2). 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 6.9, 12.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Lugoff: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (27.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (27.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LineSight Home Services (13.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Laundry Notes for Lugoff, SC
Most washer calls in Lugoff 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.
Before You Book in Lugoff
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lugoff, SC
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lugoff
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.