A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Fishersville list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fishersville
14 repair companies serve Fishersville from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Fishersville, and other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Staunton (3), and Bridgewater (2). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Hobart Sales & Services is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Fishersville. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 12 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
Closest matches for Fishersville: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (0.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Fishersville
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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.
What Fishersville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fishersville 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)
Questions to Ask a Fishersville Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fishersville, VA
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Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Before you call a Fishersville 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.