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. The Collinsville list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Collinsville
Within 30 miles of Collinsville there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Eden (3), Bassett (2), and Danville (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. The closest is Randall's Appliances & Plumbing, about 7.0 miles away.
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 | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.0, 9.5, 11.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
The leading options for Collinsville are Randall's Appliances & Plumbing (7.0 miles away, based in Bassett, 4.4 stars from 15 reviews); Triad Appliance Repair Services (21.6 miles away, based in Mayodan, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews); Patrick Henry Appliance Services (11.7 miles away, based in Patrick Springs, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews); Tim's Repair Service (9.5 miles away, based in Bassett, 2.6 stars from 25 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Collinsville
Before replacing a dryer in Collinsville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Collinsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Collinsville 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 Collinsville Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Collinsville, VA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Collinsville
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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 Collinsville technician a trip for parts.