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. Below are the companies within reach of Yorkshire, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Yorkshire, VA
40 repair companies serve Yorkshire from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Manassas (10), Fairfax (7), and Centreville (6). Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: Right Manassas Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 38 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Yorkshire: Nova Fix Appliance (8.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (7.9 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); APPRO Appliance (6.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Foremost Repairs, Inc. (6.9 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Yorkshire
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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.
Around Yorkshire
Most dryer calls in Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Yorkshire faster and cheaper.