Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. 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 Arlington, VA
40 repair companies serve Arlington from within 30 miles. 16 list an address in Arlington, and the rest are spread across Falls Church (10), Washington (9), and Alexandria (5). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: AGB Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.3 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
The leading options for Arlington are UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (4.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (4.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Arlington
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Arlington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Arlington
Most dryer calls in Arlington 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
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Questions to Ask a Arlington 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Arlington, VA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Arlington
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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 Arlington technician a trip for parts.