Dryer Repair in Charlotte, NC
Not heating, taking forever, or making strange noises? Charlotte’s same-day dryer repair team fixes all major brands, gas and electric, often in one visit.
Professional Dryer Repair in Charlotte, NC
A broken dryer means wet clothes draped over every chair and a laundry pile that never ends. At AGA Appliance Service, we provide expert dryer and washer repair across Charlotte, NC and surrounding Mecklenburg, Union, and Cabarrus County communities. Our certified technicians diagnose and repair gas and electric dryers, vented and ventless models, and stackable units from every major brand.
Most repairs are completed in a single same-day visit, with transparent pricing and a workmanship warranty on every job. Whether your dryer stopped heating in Ballantyne, your gas dryer won’t ignite in NoDa, or your stackable unit started squealing in a South End condo, we’ll be at your door fast.
Dryer Brands We Serve
Common Dryer Problems We Fix
From a dryer that won’t heat to one that takes three cycles to dry a single load, here are the most frequent dryer problems our Charlotte technicians repair every week.
Dryer Not Heating
Gas dryers: usually a failed igniter, flame sensor, or gas valve coil. Electric dryers: usually a burned-out heating element or a blown thermal fuse. This is the single most common no-heat cause we see.
Takes Multiple Cycles to Dry
Almost always restricted airflow: a clogged lint screen, a blocked vent duct, or a lint-packed blower wheel. This is also a fire risk if left unaddressed.
Loud Thumping or Squealing
Worn drum rollers, a failing idler pulley, or a stretched drive belt. Caught early these are inexpensive fixes; ignored, they can seize the drum entirely.
Drum Not Turning
Broken drive belt, failed motor, or a seized idler pulley. The drum usually spins freely by hand but will not turn under power.
Shuts Off Mid-Cycle
Usually overheating from restricted airflow tripping the thermal fuse, or a failing cycling thermostat. Repeated shutdowns should not be ignored.
Won’t Start At All
Faulty door switch, blown thermal fuse, broken start switch, or a control board fault. We diagnose with brand-specific tools to identify the exact cause.
Gas and electric dryers fail in different ways
The repair you need depends on which type you own. Electric dryers rely on a heating element; gas dryers rely on an ignition system. Here is what we see most often in each.
Electric Dryers
- Runs on a 240V outlet. The most common in Charlotte homes.
- Most common failure: heating element, thermal fuse, or cycling thermostat.
- Typical repair cost: $149 to $329.
- Repair feasibility: almost always worth fixing.
Gas Dryers
- Dries faster and costs less to run than electric.
- Most common failure: igniter, flame sensor, or gas valve coil.
- Typical repair cost: $169 to $379.
- Repair feasibility: almost always worth fixing. Gas work should always be handled by a trained technician. Never attempt gas dryer repair yourself.
Is your dryer a fire risk? The warning signs.
Clogged dryer vents cause thousands of house fires every year. If your dryer takes two or three cycles to dry a load, the outside of the machine feels hot to the touch, or the laundry room smells hot or burnt during a cycle, the vent is likely blocked with built-up lint. Stop using the dryer and book a service call. Restoring proper airflow fixes the drying problem and removes the fire risk at the same time. We clear vents and blower housings as part of dryer service across the Charlotte metro.
Your Local Dryer Repair Team in Charlotte, NC
When your dryer stops heating in Ballantyne or starts squealing through every cycle in Matthews, the last thing you want is to drape wet clothes over every chair in the house. AGA Appliance Service has served Charlotte homeowners for 4+ years, getting dryers back up and running fast with same-day service across the greater metro area and surrounding communities in both North and South Carolina.
Coverage Radius
35 Miles
Around Charlotte, NC across seven counties in North and South Carolina, within a 35-mile radius.
- Same-day & next-day service
- Open 7 days a week
- Mobile repair, at your doorstep
Charlotte Metro
Uptown, South End, Dilworth, NoDa, Plaza Midwood, Ballantyne, Steele Creek, University City, and Myers Park.
North Carolina
Matthews, Mint Hill, Huntersville, Cornelius, Pineville, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Monroe, and Concord.
South Carolina
Rock Hill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, Fort Mill, and surrounding York and Lancaster County communities.
What Charlotte Homeowners Say About Us
Real reviews from real homeowners we have helped across the Charlotte metro.
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Schedule Your Repair Service
When an appliance breaks, you need fast, reliable service from technicians you can trust. At AGA Appliance Service, we make scheduling easy. Our mobile appliance repair team proudly serves Charlotte, North Carolina, and surrounding areas with fast appointments, expert diagnostics, and dependable repairs, right at your doorstep.
Our 4-Step Repair Process
Simple, transparent, and efficient. From your first call to a completed repair, we make the entire process easy and stress-free.
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Book Online or Call
Schedule in under a minute through our online form or call (704) 904-2007 to speak with a real technician.
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Same-Day Arrival
Our technician arrives in a fully stocked van during your 2-hour appointment window, ready to diagnose on the spot.
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Upfront Written Quote
You get a clear, flat-rate quote before any work starts. No surprise charges, no hidden fees, no pressure.
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Repair Complete + 90-Day Warranty
Most repairs finish in one visit. Every job comes with a 90-day parts and labor warranty in writing.
What dryer repair actually costs
We’re upfront about price. Most dryer repairs fall into one of three tiers depending on which part has failed. You’ll get a flat written quote before any work starts, and the diagnostic fee is rolled into the repair if you proceed.
$149 to $279
Tier 1 / Quick fixes
Belts, rollers, and switches
- Drive belt replacement
- Door switch replacement
- Vent and lint screen cleaning
- Thermal fuse replacement
- Cycling thermostat replacement
Usually finished in 30 to 60 minutes, parts usually in van
$199 to $329
Tier 2 / Common repairs
Heating and ignition
- Heating element replacement (electric)
- Igniter and flame sensor replacement (gas)
- Drum roller and idler pulley
- Gas valve coil replacement
- Blower wheel cleaning or replacement
- Moisture sensor replacement
Typically 1 to 2 hours on site, parts usually in van
$249 to $399
Tier 3 / Motor and control
Motors and electronics
- Drive motor replacement
- Control board diagnosis and replacement
- Timer or cycling switch replacement
- Wiring and connection repair
Often 1 to 2 hours, parts usually in van
Ranges include parts and labor. Actual cost depends on brand, model, and diagnostic findings. We give you a flat written quote before any work begins. No hourly billing. No surprise add-ons.
Common Questions
Electric dryers usually lose heat from a burned-out heating element or a blown thermal fuse. Gas dryers usually lose heat from a failed igniter, flame sensor, or gas valve coil. We diagnose the exact cause on-site, usually within 30 minutes.
This is almost always restricted airflow: a clogged lint screen, a blocked exterior vent, or a lint-packed blower wheel. It is also a fire risk. We clear vents and blowers as part of the repair.
Thumping usually means a worn drum roller or a damaged drum. Squealing usually means a worn drive belt or a failing idler pulley. Both are inexpensive fixes when caught early.
No. Stop using it immediately and call us. A burning smell during operation can indicate a lint fire risk, an overheating motor, or an electrical fault. We prioritize same-day service for this exact issue.
Yes. Our technicians are trained and equipped to service both gas and electric dryers, including safe gas line handling and combustion testing where needed.
Yes. We offer same-day dryer repair seven days a week across the Charlotte metro. Booking before 11 AM gives you the best chance of a same-day appointment.
For most dryers under 10 years old, repair is the better call. Average dryer repairs run $149 to $399, while replacement runs $700 to $1,500 or more for matching washer-dryer sets. The exception is a failed drum or motor on a unit over 12 years old, where replacement usually makes more financial sense.