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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Madison Heights and the Amherst County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Madison Heights
Within 60 miles of Madison Heights there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). Reliable Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.1 miles from Madison Heights. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. Madison Heights is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.1, 7.0, 8.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 36 |
Closest matches for Madison Heights: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (46.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.5 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (46.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Madison Heights
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Madison Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Madison Heights
Most dryer calls in Madison Heights 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)
Questions to Ask a Madison Heights Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Madison Heights, 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 Madison Heights technician a trip for parts.