When a dryer quits in Centreville, 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 Centreville and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Centreville, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Centreville. 6 of them are based in Centreville itself, and other nearby bases include Fairfax (10), Chantilly (8), and Manassas (8). 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Meridian Centreville Appliance Repair, about 0.6 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Centreville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
First up for Centreville: Nova Fix Appliance (6.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (9.1 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); APPRO Appliance (3.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (4.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Centreville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Centreville 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 Centreville Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Centreville, VA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Which areas near Centreville do these technicians cover?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Centreville
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Before you call a Centreville 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.