A Maytag dryer stopped working.
What our technicians usually find: a blown thermal fuse, the door switch, the start switch, a broken belt or the motor.
McLean, VA
Dryer Repair in McLean, VA
Dryer not heating after you cleared the lint, not starting, or taking forever? We repair gas and electric dryers in McLean and check the vent on every no-heat call.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to McLean 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 McLean
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.
McLean notes
Dryers and long vents in McLean houses
Two requests shown below are typical. A Kenmore in Clarendon stopped heating even after the lint was cleared and the power reset. That usually means a heating element, a thermal fuse or a high-limit thermostat, or on a gas dryer, the igniter or gas-valve coils. A Maytag in Great Falls simply stopped working, which points to a thermal fuse, the door switch, the start switch, the belt or the motor.
Newer McLean houses tend to put the laundry room upstairs, which often means a long vent through the ceiling or out the roof. Long runs collect lint and run hot, and heat is what blows thermal fuses. If yours blew one, the vent needs checking too, or the new fuse will go the same way.
A quick check you can do: run the dryer on high and feel the air at the outside vent. Strong and warm is good. Weak means the duct needs cleaning.
If you smell gas near the dryer, don't touch it or any switches. Get out of the house and call Washington Gas or 911 once you're outside.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near McLean
A Kenmore dryer stopped heating even after the lint was cleared and the power reset.
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 ArlingtonCompany 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 McLean, 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
Where else do we repair dryers near McLean?
We also provide dryer repair in Tysons, VA, dryer repair in Falls Church, VA, dryer repair in Vienna, VA, dryer repair in Arlington, VA and dryer repair in Bethesda, MD.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in McLean, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in McLean, VA: Langley, Chesterbrook and Lewinsville.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in McLean, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in McLean?
We're based in Alexandria, about 11 miles from McLean. 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 McLean?
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 McLean?
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 cleared the lint and reset the power, but my dryer still won't heat. What now?
Then a part has probably failed: the heating element, thermal fuse or high-limit thermostat on an electric dryer, or the igniter or gas-valve coils on gas. A blown thermal fuse usually means the vent was restricted, so we check that too.
My dryer vents through the roof. Does it need cleaning more often?
Usually. Roof vents are long, and lint can pack in under the roof cap without anyone noticing. Check the airflow outside while the dryer runs. If it's weak, have the duct cleaned before anything else.
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.