A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Gloucester Point, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Gloucester Point, VA
Within 30 miles of Gloucester Point there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Newport News (3). 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Briggs Appliance., around 2.6 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gloucester Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 7.5, 7.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
First up for Gloucester Point: East Coast Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (11.3 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.6 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 Gloucester Point, 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Gloucester Point, VA
Most dryer calls in Gloucester Point 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)
Questions to Ask a Gloucester Point Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Gloucester Point, VA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Gloucester Point
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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 Gloucester Point technician a trip for parts.