A Samsung dryer kept shutting off mid-cycle despite regular vent cleaning.
What our technicians usually find: overheating from a restricted vent, a cycling thermostat or a tired motor.
Dryer repair in Alexandria
Falls Church, VA
Dryer Repair in Falls Church, VA
Dryer shutting off mid-cycle, not starting, or not heating? We repair gas and electric dryers in Falls Church, including stacked units in apartments, and quote before the work.
Dryer Repair
Schedule service in Falls Church
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.
Falls Church notes
Dryers in Falls Church closets and basements
Two requests in the cards below show common dryer problems. A Samsung in Del Ray kept shutting off mid-cycle even though the vent was cleaned regularly, which usually means a cycling thermostat, a tired motor, or a blockage somewhere the cleaning didn't reach. A stacked Kenmore in the West End made a noise but wouldn't start, which typically points to a thermal fuse, the door switch, the start switch, a broken belt or the motor.
A vent cleaning often only reaches the part that's easy to get to. The lint trap housing inside the dryer, the short duct behind the machine and the flap on the outside can all hold lint after the main run is clear. A dryer that keeps shutting off may be overheating because of one of those spots.
In some apartment and condo buildings around Seven Corners and along West Broad Street, dryers vent through long internal ducts that residents can't reach. If your dryer in one of those buildings is slow, ask management when the vents were last cleaned.
Gas dryers that click and don't light usually need an igniter or gas-valve coils. If you smell gas, leave the dryer alone, get out of the house and call Washington Gas or 911 from outside.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near Falls Church
A Kenmore dryer made a noise but would not start (stacked unit).
What our technicians usually find: a blown thermal fuse, the door switch, the start switch, a broken belt or the motor.
Dryer repair in AlexandriaFrom online booking requests in 2025; 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 Falls Church, 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 Arlington, VA, and serve homeowners in McLean, VA, Annandale, VA, Tysons, VA and Vienna, VA.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Falls Church, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Falls Church, VA: the City of Falls Church, Seven Corners and Idylwood.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Falls Church, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Falls Church?
We're based in Alexandria, about 9 miles from Falls Church. 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 Falls Church?
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 Falls Church?
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 keeps shutting off mid-cycle even after a vent cleaning. Why?
It's often overheating from lint in a spot the cleaning missed, like the lint trap housing or the duct right behind the dryer. A failing cycling thermostat or a tired motor can also do it. We check the airflow and test those parts.
My stacked dryer makes a noise but won't start. What's broken?
A noise without the drum turning often means a broken belt or a motor that can't start. If there's no sound at all, the thermal fuse, door switch or start switch is more likely. On stacked units, make sure the door is fully shut first.
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.