When a dryer quits in Long Branch, 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Long Branch
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Long Branch. The rest are spread across Fairfax (14), Springfield (5), and Vienna (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Same Day Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Long Branch. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Long Branch. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.6, 2.1 |
At the top of the Long Branch list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (6.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 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).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Long Branch
Most dryer calls in Long Branch 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.
Questions to Ask a Long Branch Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Long Branch, VA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Long Branch faster and cheaper.