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Carolina-owned · Since 2018
Dryer Repair in Greenville & Surrounding Areas, SC
Same-day service, certified technicians, all major brands
- Same-day service
- 90-day warranty
- All major brands
- 100+ Google reviews
Repair specialties
Washer · Dryer · Oven · Stove · Range
Cooktop · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Disposal
Accepting same-day calls
Why locals call us
The repair company your neighbors actually recommend.
100+ reviews from real homes in Boiling Springs, Spartanburg, Greer, Mauldin, and across the Upstate.
“Dennis arrived within one hour of my call. He saved me from buying a new refrigerator. Thank you Mr D Pavlov for a service company that can be trusted and reliable.”
— Peggy Shirley · Spartanburg County · March 2026
Family-owned
D Pavlov runs the company. Two technicians on the road, third in training. The person who answers the phone knows your job by the end of the day.
90-day warranty
Every repair backed in writing. If the same issue returns within 90 days, we come back and fix it for free — parts and labor.
All major brands
From a 1990s Maytag dryer to a 2024 Sub-Zero column. Factory parts, manufacturer-spec procedures, real diagnostic tools.
A dryer that runs but won't heat almost always means a bad heating element or a tripped thermal fuse, and either one is usually a same-day fix once a technician gets eyes on the machine. Greenville's housing stock plays into this more than people expect. A house near North Main built decades ago might be feeding a modern dryer through an older, undersized circuit, while a newer place across town just has a big Samsung dryer working overtime for a family of five. Either way, the warning signs tend to overlap: no heat, painfully slow cycles, a drum that groans or won't turn at all. A few of these you can check yourself in five minutes flat — a tripped breaker, a full lint trap, a door that isn't latching. Others mean it's time to stop guessing and get someone out to look at it before a small part failure turns into a bigger repair or a real safety issue.
Greenville's housing runs from early-1900s homes near West Greenville to newer construction stretching toward the county line, and dryer wiring is one of the first things to show its age. In 29601 and 29609, older mill-village and craftsman-style houses sometimes still run circuits that were never sized for today's high-capacity dryers, and that mismatch can cause control boards to fail early or breakers to trip mid-cycle. Out in 29615 and parts of Gower Estates, newer builds tend to run larger dryers through several loads a week for bigger households, and that heavier use wears down drum rollers and belts faster than a lighter-use home would see. Overbrook and the 29605/29607 area see a mix of both patterns — older houses with newer appliances squeezed onto circuits that predate them. Humid Upstate summers add another layer: lint holds onto moisture longer inside the vent line, which is a fire risk as much as it is a drying problem, in any of these neighborhoods.
Common Dryer Issues in Greenville
Dryer runs but clothes come out cold
This almost always points to a failed heating element or a blown thermal fuse — the small safety device that cuts power if the dryer overheats. If the fuse has blown, it's usually because lint built up somewhere in the vent path and choked off airflow, so the fix often means clearing the vent as well as swapping the part. A technician can test both in one visit, and replacing either one is typically handled the same day. Left alone, a dryer that can't heat properly just runs longer cycles and wastes electricity for nothing. If it smells hot or trips the breaker, stop using it and call.
Cycles take two or three times longer than normal
Slow drying is usually an airflow problem, not an electrical one. Lint packed into the vent duct — especially in older homes with long, bent duct runs to an outside wall — restricts airflow and makes the dryer work overtime to get clothes dry. Sometimes it's a clogged lint screen the owner forgot to clean; other times it's buildup further down the line that only a full vent cleaning fixes. If clearing the lint trap and checking the outside vent flap doesn't help, the part that senses moisture in the drum or the fan that pulls air through it could be the real problem, and that's a job for a technician rather than trial and error at home.
Drum won't spin at all
Before calling anyone, check that the door is latching all the way shut — most dryers refuse to spin if the door switch thinks it's still open. Unplug the dryer for a minute and plug it back in, and check the breaker if it won't power on at all. If the drum still won't turn after that, it's likely a worn drive belt or a bad motor, and neither one is worth testing on your own. Once the door switch and breaker are ruled out, that's the point to stop and schedule a repair — same-day or next-day service is often available where the schedule allows. Call (864) 547-6666 to get someone out.
Worried about what the repair will cost
Price depends on which part failed, how easy it is to reach, and how old the unit is — swapping a heating element is usually straightforward, while a control board on a newer dryer with tight panel access takes more labor to get to. No dryer repair gets an accurate quote over the phone, because the same symptom can come from two or three different causes. A technician diagnoses the actual problem first, then gives a firm price before touching anything else. That way there's no guessing and no surprise add-ons once the work starts.
Deciding whether to repair or just replace it
A dryer that's still fairly young is usually worth repairing, especially for something like a heating element, thermal fuse, or belt — those tend to be moderate-cost fixes next to buying new. Once a repair estimate starts creeping close to what a new dryer would cost, or the unit is well past its expected lifespan, replacement usually makes more sense. Safety matters too — a dryer with a scorched wiring harness or a repeat overheating problem isn't worth patching twice. A straight answer on repair versus replace should come from the technician after diagnosis, not a guess beforehand.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone come look at my dryer today?▼
Same-day or next-day appointments are often available depending on the day's schedule, and evening slots come open regularly for people who work during the day. Call (864) 547-6666 and describe what the dryer is doing — no heat, no spin, a loud grinding noise — so the visit can be planned with the likely part in mind. Getting a call in earlier in the day gives the best shot at same-day service.
What does fixing a dryer heating element cost in Greenville?▼
There's no set price to quote without seeing the unit, since cost depends on the exact part, how hard it is to access, and the dryer's age. A technician diagnoses the actual issue on-site and gives a firm price before starting any work — nothing gets done without approval first. That's the only way to give an honest number instead of a guess over the phone.
Do I need a permit to have my dryer repaired in Greenville?▼
No permit is needed for a standard dryer repair — this isn't new electrical or gas line installation, just fixing or replacing a failed part inside the existing appliance. If a repair uncovers a wiring or gas hookup problem beyond the dryer itself, that gets flagged separately and handled through the right process. Most repairs are straightforward parts swaps with no city paperwork involved.
Is it worth switching to a heat pump or ventless dryer?▼
Ventless dryers can make sense in a home without an easy exterior vent run, but they typically take longer per cycle and cost more upfront than a standard vented dryer. For most Greenville homes with an existing vent already in place, sticking with a vented dryer and keeping the duct clear is the simpler and cheaper option. A technician can walk through the tradeoffs based on the specific setup during a visit.
How long should a dryer repair actually last?▼
A properly diagnosed repair — a new heating element, thermal fuse, or belt — should hold up for years, not months, assuming the rest of the machine is in decent shape. Humid Upstate summers make regular vent cleaning worth doing on top of any repair, since lint buildup is what causes a lot of repeat failures. Parts and labor are covered under the warranty terms provided at the time of service; normal wear items like belts will eventually need replacing again over the life of the machine.
Do you cover areas outside Greenville too?▼
Yes — nearby communities in Spartanburg and Greenville counties are covered on the same scheduling system, so a call to (864) 547-6666 gets you booked, downtown or out toward the county line. Same-day or next-day appointments apply across the coverage area depending on the day's route. Mention your area when you call so the visit gets planned efficiently.
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The guys were great. Fast and professional. They fixed my dryer and washer in no time
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Vlad Shestopal
6 days ago · Google
They deserve five stars for the repair on my stove. The technician was very polite, knowledgeable, and completed the job in a timely manner. Everything was handled professionally, and the whole process was smooth from start to finish. I would definitely recommend their services to anyone needing appliance repairs.
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Bebe
2 weeks ago · Google
Daniel was very helpful and honest about the repair on my oven. It was fixed within 30 minutes.
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robin pope
4 weeks ago · Google
Very professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
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Leslie
a month ago · Google
Appliance Technician, Dennis, arrived within one hour of call. Pleasant, honest, informative. Service was fast, professional. He saved me from buying new refrigerator. Thank you Mr D Pavlov for a service company that can be trusted and reliable
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peggy shirley
a month ago · Google
Service man was extremely nice very efficient very quick and done. A great job. Good personality also
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Dan Yontz
a month ago · Google