When a dryer quits in Radford, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Radford, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Radford
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Radford. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 8.4 miles out. The 30 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Radford 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 8.4, 8.4, 17.1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
First up for Radford: Peerless Appliance Services (37.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (36.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.4 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. 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
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Radford, VA
Most dryer calls in Radford 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 Radford
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Radford, VA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Radford
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Radford faster and cheaper.