When a dryer quits in Bailey's Crossroads, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bailey's Crossroads and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Bailey's Crossroads
40 repair companies serve Bailey's Crossroads from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Arlington (14), Alexandria (14), and Falls Church (10). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. 13 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is AVS Heating and Air Conditioning Falls Church ( AC, Furnace and Appliance Repair), about 0.2 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.2, 0.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Bailey's Crossroads are Appliance Repair Services (1.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (2.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solutions Plus (1.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Bailey's Crossroads
What Gets Fixed on a Bailey's Crossroads Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Bailey's Crossroads, VA
Most dryer calls in Bailey's Crossroads 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Bailey's Crossroads
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Bailey's Crossroads, VA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Bailey's Crossroads faster and cheaper.