A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Norton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Norton
Our data shows 30 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Norton. The rest are spread across Johnson City (4), Kingsport (3), and Bristol (3). Distances run up to about 55 miles. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Buddy's Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 4.4 miles from Norton. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses. Norton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 30 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.4, 9.5, 21.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
The leading options for Norton are Mr. Appliance of the Tri-Cities (36.4 miles away, based in Gray, 4.5 stars from 1,004 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Kingsport, 4.5 stars from 174 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.1 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Real-Time Appliance Repairs (40.0 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.4 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Norton
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
Around Norton
Most dryer calls in Norton 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Norton
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Norton, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Norton
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Before you call a Norton 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.