When a dryer quits in Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Leesburg
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Leesburg. 6 list an address in Leesburg, and other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Superior Leesburg Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Leesburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 1.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Leesburg list: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (11.5 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Leesburg
Why the Vent Matters
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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 Leesburg
Most dryer calls in Leesburg 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 Leesburg
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Leesburg, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Leesburg
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Before you call a Leesburg 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.