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. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near McNair
40 repair companies serve McNair from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Ready Appliance Repair Herndon LLC, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 54 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.2, 0.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
At the top of the McNair list: Herndon Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (7.4 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (7.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in McNair
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in McNair
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in McNair
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 McNair
Most dryer calls in McNair 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 McNair
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in McNair faster and cheaper.