When a dryer quits in Short Pump, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Short Pump and the Henrico County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Short Pump, VA
Within 30 miles of Short Pump there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Richmond (26), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Short Pump. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.7, 4.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 48 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Short Pump list: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (6.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (10.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- 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.
What Short Pump Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Short Pump 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 Short Pump
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Short Pump, VA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which areas near Short Pump do these technicians cover?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Short Pump faster and cheaper.