Dryer repair in Stafford, VA
No heat, long dry times or a squeal from the drum. Gas and electric dryers.
Swift and Reliable
Straight answers
When clothes come out damp after a full cycle, the cause is usually a heating element, a thermal fuse, a gas igniter or a vent too clogged to move air. Often it’s a combination, because a blocked vent makes the dryer overheat and blow its fuse.
We repair gas and electric dryers, including stacked laundry centers and dryers tucked into tight closets. If your dryer’s heating element failed, that’s usually a one-visit fix.
We also check the airflow through the vent, so the new part doesn’t fail for the same reason a few months later.
Book a dryer repair
- Arrival windowWe text when we're 30 minutes out.
- A price before any work startsYou decide whether to go ahead.
Common problems
What goes wrong with a dryer, and what we check
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Dryer runs but no heat
What we check
On electric dryers we test the heating element, the thermal fuse and the cycling and high-limit thermostats. On gas dryers we check the igniter, the flame sensor and the gas valve coils.
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Takes 2 cycles to dry a load
What we check
We measure airflow at the outside vent and check the lint screen housing, the duct behind the dryer and the exterior hood. Restricted venting is the most common cause of long dry times.
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Dryer won't start
What we check
We check the door switch, the start switch, the thermal fuse and the drive motor. On electric dryers we also confirm the 240-volt outlet is supplying both legs of power.
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Squealing or thumping noise
What we check
Squealing usually comes from a worn idler pulley or drum rollers. A rhythmic thump often means flat-spotted rollers or a worn drum belt.
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Drum won't turn
What we check
We check for a broken drive belt, then test the idler pulley, the belt switch if there is one, and the motor. A broken belt is common and a simple fix.
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Burning smell or very hot
What we check
We check the vent and the cabinet for lint buildup, inspect the heating element for a short to the housing, and test the cycling thermostat. Stop using the dryer until it's checked.
Straight answers
Is it worth fixing?
Dryers are simple machines and often last 13 years or more. Elements, fuses, belts, rollers, igniters and switches are all routine repairs, so most dryers are worth fixing.
The exceptions are a failed motor or control board on an older dryer, or a major failure in a stacked unit where the washer and dryer are one appliance. If the repair costs more than half the price of a comparable new dryer, or it’s near the end of its typical life, replacing it usually makes more sense.
Brands we service
- Electrolux
- Frigidaire
- GE
- Kenmore
- KitchenAid
- LG
- Maytag
- Samsung
- Whirlpool
Don't see yours? Tell us the make and model when you book and we'll confirm before we come out.
How a visit works
From booking to a working dryer
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Book
Pick a time online or call. You get an arrival window and a text when we are 30 minutes out.
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Diagnose
We test the appliance, find what failed and give you a price before any work starts.
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Fix
We repair it on the spot when we have the part. If it has to be ordered, we tell you when we will be back.
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Covered by warranty
The parts we fit and the work we do are covered by our warranty.
Before we arrivePlease empty the drum and clear a path so we can pull the dryer out from the wall. If you know where the vent exits the house, let us know so we can check the outside hood too.
What it costsYou'll get a price for the repair before any work starts.
FAQ
Dryer repair questions
Still have a question? Call (540) 922-7111
How often should I clean my dryer vent?
Clean the lint screen after every load, and have the full vent run cleaned at least once a year. Long runs and vents with several bends may need it more often.
Signs it’s due include longer dry times, the top of the dryer feeling hot, and the outside flap not opening when the dryer runs. Lint is very flammable, so a clogged vent is a fire risk, not just a slow dryer.
Why does my dryer keep blowing the thermal fuse?
The thermal fuse is a safety part that opens when the dryer overheats. If it keeps blowing, the fuse isn’t the problem. Something is making the dryer run too hot.
The cause is almost always restricted airflow from a clogged vent or a crushed duct behind the dryer. A failed cycling thermostat or a shorted heating element can also do it, and we test both.
Is a foil or plastic dryer duct okay?
Plastic and thin foil accordion ducts aren’t recommended. They crush easily, trap lint in their ridges and can burn.
Manufacturers and building codes call for metal duct, kept as short and straight as possible. If your dryer sits close to the wall, a low-profile periscope duct helps avoid kinks.
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Washer repair
Won't drain, won't spin or shaking across the floor. Top-load and front-load washers.
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Upright and chest freezers that won't freeze, frost up or won't stop running.
Refrigerator repair
Not cooling, leaking or icing up. We find the cause and keep your food safe.
Something stopped working? We'll take a look.
Book online in a couple of minutes, or call and speak to the team.