Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Wolf Trap and the Fairfax County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Wolf Trap, VA
40 repair companies serve Wolf Trap from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (11), Falls Church (7), and Vienna (5). 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. TrueCare Reston Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Wolf Trap. The 37 rated companies in range average 5.0 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.8, 2.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
Closest matches for Wolf Trap: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (5.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (7.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
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
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Wolf Trap
Most dryer calls in Wolf Trap 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 Wolf Trap
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Wolf Trap, VA
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Before you call a Wolf Trap 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.