When a dryer quits in Fairfax, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Fairfax, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Fairfax, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fairfax. 16 of them are based in Fairfax itself, and other nearby bases include Vienna (5), Falls Church (4), and Burke (3). 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 0.9 |
The leading options for Fairfax are Nova Fix Appliance (0.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (2.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (6.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fairfax
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Fairfax, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Fairfax Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fairfax 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Fairfax
- 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?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairfax, VA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
How much does dryer repair cost in Fairfax?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Fairfax
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Before you call a Fairfax 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.