Fairfax Station, VA
Dryer Repair in Fairfax Station, VA
Dryer taking two cycles, not heating, or blowing its thermal fuse? We repair gas, propane and electric dryers in Fairfax Station and check the vent run on every no-heat call.
Dryer Repair
Schedule service in Fairfax Station
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Fairfax Station notes
Dryer vents in larger Fairfax Station houses
A bigger house often means a longer dryer vent. When the laundry room sits in the middle of the house or upstairs, the duct can run a long way, with several turns, before it reaches an outside wall or the roof. Dryer manufacturers set a maximum vent length, and a run past that limit dries slowly and runs hot.
That heat is what blows thermal fuses and wears out heating elements. Before booking, go outside while the dryer runs and feel the air at the vent hood. It should be strong. If it's weak, the vent needs cleaning first or no dryer repair will last long.
Gas dryers in Fairfax Station run on natural gas from Washington Gas or on propane, depending on the house. A propane dryer needs a burner orifice and gas-valve regulator set up for that fuel, which is worth confirming whenever a dryer is moved or replaced. A gas dryer that clicks but won't light usually has a bad igniter or gas-valve coils.
If you smell gas, don't touch the dryer or any switches. Leave the house and call your gas or propane supplier, or 911, from outside.
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 Fairfax Station, 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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Nearby coverage
Dryer Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide dryer repair in Fairfax City, VA, and serve homeowners in Annandale, VA, Springfield, VA, Vienna, VA and Lorton, VA.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Fairfax Station, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Fairfax Station, VA: Burke Centre, Crosspointe and South Run.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Fairfax Station, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Fairfax Station?
We're based in Alexandria, about 15 miles from Fairfax Station. 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 Fairfax Station?
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. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance 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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What dryer problems do you fix in Fairfax Station?
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.
My dryer vent is really long. How do I know if it's too long?
Check your dryer's installation manual. Most list a maximum vent length that shrinks with each elbow. If yours is near or over the limit, use rigid metal duct, keep it clean, and consider a booster fan made for dryers. We can check the airflow during the visit.
Can you repair a propane dryer?
Propane dryers use the same igniters, gas-valve coils, flame sensors and thermal fuses as natural gas dryers, and we repair them. The difference is the burner orifice and the gas valve's regulator, which both have to be set up for propane. If your dryer came from a house with natural gas, we'll check that it was converted for propane.
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.