If your Whirlpool dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Richmond list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Independent Whirlpool Dryer Technicians, Richmond VA
Within 30 miles of Richmond there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 27 of them are based in Richmond itself, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (4), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). No company within 30 miles of Richmond names Whirlpool in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Richmond, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
Closest matches for Richmond: Sears Appliance Repair (66.2 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (7.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews).
Know Your Whirlpool Dryer
How Whirlpool Dryers Are Built
Clicking from the gas valve on a gas dryer is a normal operating sound. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Noisy dryer. Level the dryer, then look for coins, pins or zippers caught in the drum, noting that gas-valve clicking is normal. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and unkinked with a free-moving outside flap, and avoid overloading. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Reading a Whirlpool Dryer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault that needs a service technician. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Signs Your Whirlpool Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Fill the drum about one-half to three-quarters full and dry bulky items such as comforters by themselves. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Empty the lint screen before every load, and wash it with warm water and a soft brush if fabric softener sheets leave a film. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
What Whirlpool Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Whirlpool Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Richmond Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Richmond are typically served by Richmond Gas Works (City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: City of Richmond: Richmond's Gas Utility information sheet
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 Richmond
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Is this Whirlpool customer service?
Why does my Whirlpool dryer show an error code?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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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 Whirlpool repair.