When a dryer quits in Kings Park West, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Kings Park West, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Kings Park West, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Kings Park West. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (14), Springfield (5), and Burke (3). 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Top AC Repairs, around 0.6 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kings Park West. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.9, 1.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
At the top of the Kings Park West list: Vision Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (3.9 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
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 Kings Park West, VA
Most dryer calls in Kings Park West 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
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kings Park West
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kings Park West, VA
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Before you call a Kings Park West 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.