Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Herndon list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Herndon, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Herndon. 7 list an address in Herndon, and the rest are spread across Chantilly (7), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). Alpha Herndon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Herndon. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 0.3, 0.7 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
Closest matches for Herndon: Herndon Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (8.9 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Herndon Dryer Call
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
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
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Herndon
Most dryer calls in Herndon 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Herndon
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Herndon, VA
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Before you call a Herndon technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.