A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Fort Lee list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fort Lee
40 repair companies serve Fort Lee from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Fort Lee, and the rest are spread across Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Fix & Care Hub, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 26 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 44 |
At the top of the Fort Lee list: East Coast Appliance (23.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (29.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Fort Lee
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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 Fort Lee
Before replacing a dryer in Fort Lee, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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.
What Fort Lee Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Lee, VA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Fort Lee faster and cheaper.