When a dryer quits in Highland Springs, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Highland Springs
Within 30 miles of Highland Springs there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Richmond (26), Mechanicsville (5), and Glen Allen (2). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. The closest is Hobart Service, about 1.4 miles away. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highland Springs. 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) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 52 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.8, 4.1 |
First up for Highland Springs: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (13.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (11.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (15.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Highland Springs
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Highland Springs
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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Highland Springs
Most dryer calls in Highland Springs 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 Highland Springs Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Highland Springs, VA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
What should I check before calling?
Which areas near Highland Springs do these technicians cover?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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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 Highland Springs technician a trip for parts.