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.
Local Dryer Repair in Rockwood, VA
40 repair companies serve Rockwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Richmond (27), Midlothian (2), and Colonial Heights (2). MetaTek LLC is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Rockwood. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
First up for Rockwood: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Rockwood
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Rockwood, VA
Most dryer calls in Rockwood 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)
Questions to Ask a Rockwood Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockwood, VA
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Rockwood
Dryer Repair Near Rockwood
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 Rockwood technician a trip for parts.