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 Falls Church list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Falls Church, VA
Within 30 miles of Falls Church there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 of them are based in Falls Church itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington (9), McLean (4), and Annandale (3). The closest is Virginia Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.2 miles away. Of those, 12 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
First up for Falls Church: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solutions Plus (4.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angie's Tech (2.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Falls Church
What Gets Fixed on a Falls Church Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Around Falls Church
Most dryer calls in Falls Church 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.
Before You Book in Falls Church
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Falls Church faster and cheaper.