A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Virginia list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Virginia
Within 60 miles of Virginia there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Virginia itself, and other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Hibbing (1), and Jacobson (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. The closest is Range Repair Service, about 2.1 miles away. 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 7 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Virginia is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Virginia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 21.1, 49.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Virginia: Sears Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Range Repair Service (2.1 miles away); Better Service Duluth Inc (53.5 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Virginia
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Virginia Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Virginia come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
Questions to Ask a Virginia Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Virginia, MN
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What should I check before calling?
Which areas near Virginia do these technicians cover?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Virginia
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Virginia faster and cheaper.