A Samsung dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Fairfax Station, with those that mention Samsung first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Samsung. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Samsung dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Samsung Dryers Near Fairfax Station
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fairfax Station. 2 list an address in Fairfax Station, and other nearby bases include Fairfax (15), Centreville (6), and Burke (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. None of the repair companies near Fairfax Station name Samsung in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Queens Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Fairfax Station. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairfax Station. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 2.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| Mention Samsung | 0 |
Closest matches for Fairfax Station: Nova Fix Appliance (3.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (5.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (7.5 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 5.0 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Samsung Dryer Lines and Features
What a Samsung Dryer Technician Deals With
Sensor Dry cycles rely on two curved metal moisture-sensor bars inside the front of the drum near the lint filter housing, and fabric softener sheet residue on them can make cycles end with damp clothes. Source: Samsung US - Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer
What Samsung Says to Check First
- Dryer won't start or tumble. Look for an error code or blinking lights first, then make sure Child Lock is off and try a Time Dry test. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer turns on but will not start or spin
- Noisy dryer. Identify whether the sound is rattling, thumping, squealing or humming, and for rattling start by leveling the feet. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer is too noisy
What Samsung Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CLg / C80 / C90 | Vent blockage detected; clean the lint filter and exhaust vent. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
| FC / FE | Invalid power frequency detected. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
| C1 / CL1 | Laundry detected in the drum during the vent test. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer displays an error code |
Full list: Samsung Dryer Error Codes Explained.
Smart Care lets the owner press a button on the washer or dryer to display a diagnostic code that the Samsung app scans and turns into troubleshooting steps, while Wi-Fi models offer the same check inside the SmartThings app. Source: Samsung US - Use Smart Care on your Samsung washer and dryer
Signs Your Samsung Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fairfax Station
Owner Care for Samsung Dryers
- Clean the lint filter before or after every drying cycle. Source: Samsung US - Clothes are not dry after using Samsung dryer
- Level the dryer by adjusting the feet with a carpenter's level to reduce rattling and vibration. Source: Samsung US - Samsung dryer is too noisy
Brand guides: Samsung Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes, Samsung Dryer Not Drying: What to Check, Samsung Dryer Error Codes Explained.
What Samsung Dryer Repairs Cost
A Samsung dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- 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)
Around Fairfax Station
Most dryer calls in Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Samsung Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairfax Station, VA
How do I find a technician who knows Samsung dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my Samsung dryer?
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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Samsung dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.