LG owners in Salem usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Salem, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with LG. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair LG dryers and other brands.
Independent LG Dryer Technicians, Salem VA
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Salem. 1 of them are based in Salem itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Christiansburg (2), and Vinton (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Nearest on the list: Getz Appliance Repair and Refrigeration LLC, around 0.5 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Salem names LG in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.7 stars.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.9, 5.4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
Closest matches for Salem: Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Covington, 4.4 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (7.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG Dryer Features Technicians Work On
What a LG Dryer Technician Deals With
LG's heat pump WashTower dryer is ventless and uses a direct drive motor and a self-cleaning condenser that flushes lint automatically. Source: LG US - WashTower with heat pump dryer WKHC252HBA
Energy Saver is on by default for Cotton/Normal and air-dries without heat for much of the cycle, which lengthens run time and can look like a heating fault. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
Common LG Dryer Problems
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Turn off Energy Saver, clear lint and duct restrictions, and have the in-wall vent professionally inspected if the problem continues. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
- Dryer not heating. Check for restricted airflow first by cleaning the lint filter and inspecting the duct behind the dryer and the outside vent. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
LG Dryer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Add | The steam feeder needs water during a steam cycle. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list |
| PS | Power or grounding problem on a three-wire hookup. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list |
| FO | Lint filter is out or not seated properly; remove and reinsert it. Source: LG US - LG dryer error code list |
Full list: LG Dryer Error Codes Explained.
On select LG smart appliances, ThinQ Care's Smart Diagnosis monitors the appliance to help catch and troubleshoot problems early, and FlowSense dryers send a ThinQ app alert when ducts need cleaning. Source: LG US - LG ThinQ
LG Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Keeping a LG Dryer Running
- Keep the exhaust duct behind the dryer rigid or semi-rigid, uncrushed and straight or in a gentle S-curve, and make sure the outside vent flappers open fully. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
- Clean the lint filter and remove lint from the lint tray between loads. Source: LG US - Why is my dryer not heating, not drying, or taking a long time drying
Brand guides: LG Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes, LG Dryer Error Codes Explained.
Budgeting for a LG Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a LG dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 to Have Ready for a LG Dryer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Salem Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Salem 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 Salem
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair LG dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
LG Dryer Repair FAQs: Salem, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
How do I find a technician who knows LG dryers?
Why does my LG dryer show an error code?
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 LG repair.