When a dryer quits in Carrollton, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Carrollton, VA
Within 30 miles of Carrollton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Carrollton itself, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Nearest on the list: Dave’s Appliance Service, around 1.4 miles out. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 58 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.4, 7.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
At the top of the Carrollton list: East Coast Appliance (18.7 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (14.0 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (19.9 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.1 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Carrollton
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Carrollton
Before replacing a dryer in Carrollton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Carrollton
Most dryer calls in Carrollton 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
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Carrollton Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Carrollton, VA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Which areas near Carrollton do these technicians cover?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Carrollton
Dryer Repair Near Carrollton
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 Carrollton technician a trip for parts.