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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Floris and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Floris
40 repair companies serve Floris from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: SpeedTech Appliance, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 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 | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 2.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
At the top of the Floris list: Nova Fix Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (7.5 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Floris
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Floris
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Floris
Most dryer calls in Floris 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Floris
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Floris, VA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Floris faster and cheaper.