A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Fort Belvoir, VA
Within 30 miles of Fort Belvoir there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Fort Belvoir itself, and other nearby bases include Alexandria (16), Springfield (12), and Lorton (4). AAA Fort Belvoir Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fort Belvoir. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 34 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.7, 3.2 |
At the top of the Fort Belvoir list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (4.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (3.9 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (5.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fort Belvoir
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Fort Belvoir, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Fort Belvoir Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Belvoir 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 Fort Belvoir
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Belvoir, VA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Fort Belvoir technician a trip for parts.