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.
Reston, VA
Dryer Repair in Reston, VA
Dryer quit, takes forever, or squeaks through every load? We repair gas and electric dryers in Reston and check the airflow before we quote.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Reston 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 Reston
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.
Reston notes
Dryer vents in Reston homes
Older Reston townhouses often vent dryers through long, bent runs that have been patched during remodels. Foil or vinyl transition ducts, crushed sections behind the dryer and outside flaps that stick shut all slow drying and make the dryer run hot.
A request shown below from Great Falls was a Maytag that simply stopped working. When a dryer won't start at all, the thermal fuse, the door switch, the start switch, a broken belt or the motor are the usual suspects. A blown thermal fuse deserves attention, because it usually means the dryer overheated.
In the condo buildings near the Silver Line you'll also find ventless and stacked dryers. Their lint filters and condensers need cleaning more often than people expect.
Here's a quick test: run the dryer on high and stand at the outside vent. If you can barely feel the air, clean the duct before any part gets replaced.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near Reston
Company 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 Reston, 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 Reston?
We also provide dryer repair in Chantilly, VA, dryer repair in Vienna, VA, dryer repair in Tysons, VA, dryer repair in Fairfax City, VA and dryer repair in McLean, VA.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Reston, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Reston, VA: Reston Town Center, Lake Anne and North Point.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Reston, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Reston?
We're based in Alexandria, about 20 miles from Reston. 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 Reston?
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 Reston?
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 won't start at all. What should I check?
Make sure the door closes firmly and check the breaker. If the dryer is still dead, the thermal fuse, the door switch or the start switch is likely. A blown fuse means the vent should be checked too.
Is foil dryer duct OK?
Not really. Vinyl or plastic duct should come out right away; it's a fire risk and dryer makers don't allow it. Thin foil crushes and traps lint, so swap it for semi-rigid or rigid metal, which is a cheap improvement.
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.