A Samsung dryer would not heat even after a thorough lint cleaning.
What our technicians usually find: a heating element, thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat; on gas dryers, the igniter or gas valve coils.
Dryer repair in Mount Vernon
Colchester, VA
Dryer Repair in Colchester, VA
Dryer running cold even after you cleaned out the lint, or one with a working panel that won't spin? We repair dryers in Colchester and price the fix before any work.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Colchester homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Dryer Repair
Schedule service in Colchester
Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
Colchester notes
Colchester dryers that won't heat or won't start
A Samsung from Belle Haven, in the requests below, wouldn't heat even after a thorough lint cleaning. Cleaning helps the next element last, but once a heating element, thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat has failed, it has to be replaced. On gas models the igniter or gas valve coils are the equivalent parts.
An LG from the same neighborhood had a working control panel but wouldn't spin or heat, and only clicked faintly. That combination points to a blown thermal fuse, a door switch, the start switch, a broken belt or the motor.
A dryer that stops partway through and won't restart for a while may be overheating and resetting itself, which usually leads back to the vent.
Many Samsung and LG dryers show a code when something's wrong. Our Samsung dryer code page and LG dryer code page explain what each one means.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near Colchester
An LG dryer had a working panel but would not spin or heat, only clicking faintly.
What our technicians usually find: a blown thermal fuse, the door switch, the start switch, a broken belt or the motor.
Dryer repair in Mount VernonCompany data; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Dryer Repair page.
Before the visit:
Clean the lint screen, stop using the dryer if you smell burning and keep the vent area accessible.
Seeing an error code on the display? Look it up: LG dryer, Samsung dryer, Whirlpool dryer, GE dryer, Bosch dryer, Miele dryer, or browse all error codes.
Helpful guides
Dryer Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Colchester, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Where else do we repair dryers near Colchester?
We also provide dryer repair in Woodbridge, VA, dryer repair in Lorton, VA, dryer repair in Mount Vernon, VA, dryer repair in Springfield, VA and dryer repair in Fairfax Station, VA.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Colchester, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Colchester, VA: Mason Neck, Gunston and Crosspointe.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Colchester, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Colchester?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from Colchester. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many dryer repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a dryer in Colchester?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Heating elements, igniters, thermal fuses and rollers are the common, reasonably priced fixes. The quote comes after diagnosis and before repair - and if restricted airflow is what is really shortening your dryer's life, we say so instead of selling the next part. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What dryer problems do you fix in Colchester?
Common calls include dryer not heating, long drying times, dryer squeaking, drum not turning, burning smell and airflow restriction. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
I cleaned the lint and my dryer still won't heat. Now what?
Check whether the breaker has half-tripped, since an electric dryer can tumble on one side of a double breaker without heating. If the breaker is fine, the element, a thermal fuse or a thermostat has likely failed.
Does it matter if my dryer vent sags?
It does. A sagging run collects lint and condensation at its low point, which slows drying and gives lint a place to build up. Support the duct so it runs straight and as short as possible.
Should I try to fix the dryer myself first?
Start with the safe basics: empty the lint screen, confirm the breaker has not tripped, and check that the outside vent flap opens freely. Leave heating elements, thermostats and gas components to a technician - and if you ever smell burning, stop using the dryer until it is inspected.