GE owners in East Highland Park usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving East Highland Park, with those that mention GE first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
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Independent GE Dryer Technicians, East Highland Park VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Highland Park. Other nearby bases include Richmond (27), Mechanicsville (5), and Ashland (3). Distances run up to about 15 miles. None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. The closest is R & G Spurlock, about 0.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East Highland Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.7, 1.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Mention GE | 0 |
First up for East Highland Park: Sears Appliance Repair (67.3 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.4 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); East Coast Appliance (12.7 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE Dryer Lines and Features
How GE Dryers Are Built
The GE Profile UltraFast Combo uses a two-stage filter system (a mesh lint filter plus a second mesh or foam filter) located between the display and the dispenser drawers. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Filter Cleaning
Some GE dryers have an airflow sensor that shows a Check Vent alert when exhaust airflow drops, which usually means the vent is blocked. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - Check Vent Sensor Alert
GE Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer will not run or start. GE's first check is that the dryer plug is pushed fully into the wall outlet. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - Will Not Run or Start
- Check Vent alert. GE says to unplug the dryer, disconnect and vacuum the duct, and make sure the outside hood damper moves freely. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - Check Vent Sensor Alert
What GE Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 353 (UltraFast Combo) | The lint filter is likely clogged, often with fabric softener residue; cleaning the filter clears it. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages |
| 18 (UltraFast Combo) | The drain pump filter needs cleaning; loads may also come out wet or take longer to dry, and the drain hose should not be pushed too far into the standpipe. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages |
| Check and Clean Drain Pump Filter (UltraFast Combo) | A restriction, often a loose item, was detected in the drain area and the pump filter should be cleaned. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages |
GE Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a GE Dryer Running
- Inspect and clean the exhaust duct at least once a year by unplugging the dryer, disconnecting the duct and vacuuming it, and check that the outside hood flaps move freely with no nests inside. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - How to Clean Exhaust / Vent Duct
- On the UltraFast Combo, clean the mesh lint filter about every fifth dry cycle or when prompted, and clean the foam filter and filter compartment about every 50 cycles. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Filter Cleaning
Brand guides: GE Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
What GE Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a GE dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for East Highland Park
Most dryer calls in East Highland Park 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)
Before You Book in East Highland Park
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
GE Dryer Repair FAQs: East Highland Park, VA
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a GE repair.