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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Richmond, VA
40 repair companies serve Richmond from within 30 miles. 27 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (4), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). Appliance Repair Richmond is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Richmond. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Richmond list: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (7.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Richmond
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Richmond
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Richmond, VA
Gas dryers in Richmond are typically served by Richmond Gas Works (City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: City of Richmond: Richmond's Gas Utility information sheet
The Monument Avenue Historic District, a 14-block stretch west of downtown lined largely with mansions and townhouses built from the 1890s to about 1930, is a National Historic Landmark. Source: Virginia Department of Historic Resources: Monument Avenue Historic District
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)
Before You Book in Richmond
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Which areas near Richmond do these technicians cover?
What should I check before calling?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Richmond
Dryer Repair Near Richmond
Before you call a Richmond 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.