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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Dunn Loring and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Dunn Loring
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dunn Loring. Other nearby bases include Falls Church (12), Fairfax (11), and Vienna (5). Fixrite Appliance Repair of Dunn Loring is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Dunn Loring. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.1, 1.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Dunn Loring: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (2.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Dunn Loring
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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 Dunn Loring
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
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 Dunn Loring Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dunn Loring 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 Dunn Loring
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dunn Loring, VA
How much does dryer repair cost in Dunn Loring?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Dunn Loring
Dryer Repair Near Dunn Loring
Before you call a Dunn Loring 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.