A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dumfries and the Prince William County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Dumfries
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dumfries. 4 of them are based in Dumfries itself, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (9), and Lorton (2). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is American Appliance Services Inc, about 0.2 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Dumfries: Tolo Appliances LLC (0.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (3.3 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Dumfries
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Dumfries
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Dumfries
Most dryer calls in Dumfries 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)
Before You Book in Dumfries
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dumfries, VA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you cover Dumfries and nearby towns?
How much does dryer repair cost in Dumfries?
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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 Dumfries technician a trip for parts.