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. The Fairfax Station list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Fairfax Station, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fairfax Station. 2 of them are based in Fairfax Station itself, and other nearby bases include Fairfax (15), Centreville (6), and Burke (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Queens Appliances Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 37 businesses.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
At the top of the Fairfax Station list: Vision Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (7.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
Dryer Notes for Fairfax Station, VA
Most dryer calls in Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairfax Station, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Fairfax Station
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Before you call a Fairfax Station 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.