Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pimmit Hills and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Pimmit Hills, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pimmit Hills. Other nearby bases include Falls Church (14), Vienna (5), and Arlington (5). Nearest on the list: Falls Church Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Pimmit Hills: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solutions Plus (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Angie's Tech (2.6 miles away, based in Falls Church, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Pimmit Hills, VA
Most dryer calls in Pimmit Hills 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 Pimmit Hills
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pimmit Hills, VA
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Do you cover Pimmit Hills and nearby towns?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Pimmit Hills
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Pimmit Hills technician a trip for parts.