When a dryer quits in Belle Haven, 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 Belle Haven and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Belle Haven, VA
Within 30 miles of Belle Haven there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Arlington (9), and Falls Church (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Alexandria Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.1 miles from Belle Haven. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Belle Haven. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
First up for Belle Haven: Appliance Care (1.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (2.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (5.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Belle Haven
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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.
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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Belle Haven Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Belle Haven 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 Belle Haven
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Belle Haven, VA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Belle Haven
Dryer Repair Near Belle Haven
Before you call a Belle Haven technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.