Dryer repair in Matthews, gas and electric
Matthews homes are split almost evenly between gas and electric heat, about 50% each, and dryers here come in both kinds. A dryer in an apartment closet faces different problems from one in a house with a short vent through the wall.
We repair gas and electric dryers all over Matthews.
Dryers in apartments and townhomes
Stacked and compact dryers in apartment closets often vent through a short duct into a shared shaft or a long run to the outside wall. Lint builds up where you cannot reach. If your apartment dryer takes two cycles, report it to your property manager, because a clogged shared vent is a building issue.
Dryers in Matthews houses
In houses from the 1980s and 1990s, the dryer often vents straight out through a nearby wall. That is the easiest kind of vent to keep clean. If the outside flap is stuck or crushed by a shrub or a mower, airflow drops fast, so check it before you call.
Gas dryers
A gas dryer that will not heat usually has a failed igniter, flame sensor or gas valve coil. If you smell gas, leave the house and call the gas company or 911 from outside before anything else.
Dryer repair in Matthews: questions
My dryer runs but the clothes stay damp. What is first to check?
Clean the lint screen, then check the outside vent flap for strong airflow while the dryer runs. If airflow is good and it still will not heat, a heating part has likely failed.
My dryer squeals or thumps. Is it safe to run?
It is better to stop. Squealing often means worn drum rollers or an idler pulley, and thumping can be a flat spot on a roller. Small parts now can save the motor later.
Do you also cover Mint Hill and Stallings?
Yes. Both are next to Matthews and inside our area.
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Get your dryer fixed in Matthews
Call us, or tell us online what is broken and your ZIP code. We will set up a time with you.