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. The Ettrick list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Ettrick, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Ettrick. Other nearby bases include Richmond (24), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Ettrick. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ettrick. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 3.6, 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
First up for Ettrick: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (20.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (27.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 Ettrick
Before replacing a dryer in Ettrick, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
- 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.
Around Ettrick
Most dryer calls in Ettrick 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 Ettrick
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Ettrick, VA
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What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Ettrick
Dryer Repair Near Ettrick
Before you call a Ettrick 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.