When a dryer quits in Crozet, 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 Crozet and the Albemarle County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Crozet, VA
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Crozet. The rest are spread across Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Staunton (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Tech-24 (Charlottesville Virginia) is the nearest, roughly 11.6 miles from Crozet. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 14 businesses.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.6, 12.0, 12.1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Crozet are Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (15.6 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- 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
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Crozet Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Crozet Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Crozet 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Crozet
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Crozet, VA
Do you cover Crozet and nearby towns?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Crozet
Dryer Repair Near Crozet
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 Crozet technician a trip for parts.