Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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 Franconia, VA
Within 30 miles of Franconia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Alexandria (20), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is ServiceNow Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franconia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Franconia are Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (1.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (5.6 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Franconia
Why the Vent Matters
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Franconia
Most dryer calls in Franconia 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)
Before You Book in Franconia
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Franconia, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you cover Franconia and nearby towns?
Is there anything I can try first?
How much does dryer repair cost in Franconia?
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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 Franconia technician a trip for parts.