A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Lorton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lorton. 4 of them are based in Lorton itself, and the rest are spread across Woodbridge (17), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: ProTech Appliance Repair Inc, around 0.2 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
Closest matches for Lorton: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (5.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (0.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (8.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lorton
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lorton
Before replacing a dryer in Lorton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Lorton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lorton 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lorton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lorton, VA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Lorton
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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 Lorton technician a trip for parts.