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.
Local Dryer Repair in North Springfield, VA
40 repair companies serve North Springfield from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (13), Springfield (12), and Falls Church (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Pro Appliance Repair Springfield Solutions, about 1.1 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
At the top of the North Springfield list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in North Springfield
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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?
Before replacing a dryer in North Springfield, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What North Springfield Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in North Springfield 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near North Springfield
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: North Springfield, VA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in North Springfield faster and cheaper.