Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Big Stone Gap, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Big Stone Gap
Within 60 miles of Big Stone Gap there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Big Stone Gap itself, and other nearby bases include Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. David's Appliance Repair/ is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Big Stone Gap. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Big Stone Gap is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 31 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 13.5, 21.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
Closest matches for Big Stone Gap: Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (35.0 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real-Time Appliance Repairs (38.9 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.4 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Big Stone Gap Dryer Call
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Big Stone Gap
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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?
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.
Local Notes for Big Stone Gap
Most dryer calls in Big Stone Gap 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 Big Stone Gap Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Big Stone Gap, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is there anything I can try first?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Big Stone Gap
Dryer Repair Near Big Stone Gap
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 Big Stone Gap technician a trip for parts.