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 Repair Companies Near Suffolk
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Suffolk. 3 of them are based in Suffolk itself, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Chesapeake (8), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Suffolk. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Suffolk. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.0, 11.6, 14.6 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 21 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
The leading options for Suffolk are East Coast Appliance (22.1 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (11.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (26.0 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (27.2 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- 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
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Suffolk Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Suffolk
Before replacing a dryer in Suffolk, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Suffolk Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Suffolk, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Why is my dryer squealing?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Suffolk
Dryer Repair Near Suffolk
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Suffolk faster and cheaper.