An LG dryer needed a drum roller kit replaced.
What our technicians usually find: worn drum rollers, the idler pulley, the drive belt or drum glides.
Dryer repair in Alexandria
Springfield, VA
Dryer Repair in Springfield, VA
A dryer that takes two or three cycles usually has a vent problem first. We repair gas and electric dryers in Springfield and check the vent run before anything else on slow-drying calls.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Springfield 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 Springfield
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.
Springfield notes
Dryer vents in Springfield townhouses
Many Springfield townhouses put the laundry on an upper floor and run the dryer vent to the roof or out a high side wall. Long vertical runs collect lint, and moisture can condense inside them, especially in cold weather.
A Kingstowne request shown below was a Kenmore that took two or three cycles to dry, with water inside the vent hose. Water in the duct means the warm, moist exhaust is cooling and condensing before it gets out, which happens when the run is long, sags or is partly blocked. The usual fix is cleaning the duct and taking out the sags.
The other request, from Lincolnia, needed a drum roller kit on an LG. Thumping or squealing that gets worse over weeks usually comes from the rollers, the idler pulley or the belt, and a kit replaces those wear parts together.
If the dryer runs hot and the clothes still come out damp, clean the vent before replacing any heating parts. A new element won't fix a blocked duct.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near Springfield
A Kenmore dryer took two or three cycles to dry, with water inside the vent hose.
What our technicians usually find: a restricted or crushed vent, lint buildup or a weak heating circuit.
Dryer repair in AlexandriaCompany 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 Springfield, 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 Springfield?
We also provide dryer repair in Annandale, VA, dryer repair in Mount Vernon, VA, dryer repair in Lorton, VA, dryer repair in Falls Church, 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 Springfield, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Springfield, VA: West Springfield, North Springfield and Franconia.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Springfield, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Springfield?
We're based in Alexandria, about 8 miles from Springfield. 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 Springfield?
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 Springfield?
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.
Is water in the dryer vent dangerous?
Not on its own, but wet lint sticks to the duct and builds up faster, and water can drip back toward the dryer. If the duct runs through a cold attic, insulating it and taking out low spots helps, along with regular cleaning.
What's in a dryer roller kit?
Usually the drum rollers or glides, the idler pulley and the belt, depending on the model. Replacing them together costs less than doing them one at a time later, and it quiets a thumping or squeaking dryer.
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.