When a dryer quits in Montclair, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Montclair list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Montclair
Within 30 miles of Montclair there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Montclair, and other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (5), and Dumfries (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Tech Pro, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.1, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Montclair: Tolo Appliances LLC (3.5 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (2.2 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (9.1 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Montclair, VA
Most dryer calls in Montclair 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)
Before You Book in Montclair
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Montclair, VA
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Dryer Repair Near Montclair
Before you call a Montclair technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.