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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Fair Lakes, VA
Within 30 miles of Fair Lakes there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (14), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Pro Fairfax Appliance Repair Team, about 2.0 miles away. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 38 rated companies in range average 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.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
Closest matches for Fair Lakes: Nova Fix Appliance (4.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (8.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (2.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (2.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Fair Lakes
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Fair Lakes, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Around Fair Lakes
Most dryer calls in Fair Lakes 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 Fair Lakes
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
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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 Fair Lakes technician a trip for parts.