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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving George Mason and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in George Mason, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of George Mason. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (16), Vienna (4), and Centreville (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Sub-Zero Premium Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from George Mason. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.7, 0.7 |
First up for George Mason: Nova Fix Appliance (0.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (2.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a George Mason Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in George Mason, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- 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.
Around George Mason
Most dryer calls in George Mason 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 George Mason
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: George Mason, VA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in George Mason faster and cheaper.