Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Idylwood.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Idylwood, VA
40 repair companies serve Idylwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Falls Church (16), Vienna (5), and Fairfax (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 11 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Magician LLC, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Idylwood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
First up for Idylwood: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Heating and Air Conditioning (3.3 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.1 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Danva Appliance Repair, LLC (5.4 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Leaks under or behind the washer
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Idylwood quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Have These Handy
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Idylwood
Washer calls in Idylwood most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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 Idylwood
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Idylwood, VA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Idylwood
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Idylwood technician can then plan for both on one visit.