When a dryer quits in Alexandria, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Alexandria, VA
Within 30 miles of Alexandria there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 22 list an address in Alexandria, and the rest are spread across Arlington (12) and Falls Church (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Alexandria, about 1.2 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 1.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
The leading options for Alexandria are Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); Appliance Care (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (2.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Alexandria
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Alexandria
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Alexandria Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alexandria 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Alexandria Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, VA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you cover Alexandria and nearby towns?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Alexandria technician a trip for parts.