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. 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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Purcellville, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Purcellville. Other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Leesburg (7), and Herndon (7). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Superior Leesburg Appliance Repair, around 8.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.0, 8.1, 8.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Purcellville: E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (16.3 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Purcellville
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Around Purcellville
Most dryer calls in Purcellville 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 Purcellville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Purcellville, VA
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Before you call a Purcellville 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.