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. 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 Lansdowne, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lansdowne. The rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Leesburg (6). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: Down Appliance Repair Ashburn, around 1.2 miles out. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.5, 2.7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 53 |
First up for Lansdowne: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (10.6 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lansdowne
Before replacing a dryer in Lansdowne, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Lansdowne
Most dryer calls in Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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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 Lansdowne technician a trip for parts.