Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lexington and the Lexington County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Lexington, VA
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Lexington. 1 of them are based in Lexington itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Rockbridge Appliance Repair, about 2.4 miles away. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 33 businesses. Lexington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 5.7, 25.7 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
At the top of the Lexington list: Peerless Appliance Services (40.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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 Lexington
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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 Lexington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Lexington, VA
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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 Lexington technician a trip for parts.