When a dryer quits in Lake Ridge, 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.
Local Dryer Repair in Lake Ridge, VA
Within 30 miles of Lake Ridge there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Springfield (5), and Lorton (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. AAA Appliance Master is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Lake Ridge. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.6, 1.7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Lake Ridge: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (9.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (4.9 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tolo Appliances LLC (8.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lake Ridge
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lake Ridge
Before replacing a dryer in Lake Ridge, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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.
Around Lake Ridge
Most dryer calls in Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Ridge, VA
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Lake Ridge
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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 Lake Ridge technician a trip for parts.