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. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Burke Centre
Within 30 miles of Burke Centre there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Fairfax (13), Springfield (12), and Burke (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Alpha Burke Appliance Repair, about 0.2 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burke Centre. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 1.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
The leading options for Burke Centre are Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (6.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (6.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Burke Centre
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Burke Centre, VA
Most dryer calls in Burke Centre 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 Burke Centre Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Burke Centre, VA
Why is my dryer squealing?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
How much does dryer repair cost in Burke Centre?
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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 Burke Centre technician a trip for parts.