A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Countryside list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Countryside, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Countryside. The rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Swift Sterling Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Countryside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 54 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.5, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
Closest matches for Countryside: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (14.3 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.0 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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 Countryside
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Countryside
Most dryer calls in Countryside 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Countryside
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Countryside, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Countryside
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a Countryside 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.