A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Norfolk and the Norfolk County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Norfolk, VA
Within 30 miles of Norfolk there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 9 of them are based in Norfolk itself, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (12), Chesapeake (8), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Master Repair Services, about 1.2 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 56 |
First up for Norfolk: East Coast Appliance (4.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (14.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (12.7 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Norfolk
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
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 Norfolk Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Norfolk, VA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Norfolk
Dryer Repair Near Norfolk
Before you call a Norfolk 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.