Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. Below are the companies within reach of Dulles Town Center, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Dulles Town Center, VA
40 repair companies serve Dulles Town Center from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Chantilly (7). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Dulles Town Center. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Dulles Town Center list: Herndon Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (9.1 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Dulles Town Center
What Gets Fixed on a Dulles Town Center Dryer Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Dulles Town Center
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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Dulles Town Center
Most dryer calls in Dulles Town Center 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Dulles Town Center
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dulles Town Center, VA
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Dulles Town Center
Dryer Repair Near Dulles Town Center
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 Dulles Town Center technician a trip for parts.