A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Georgetown list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Georgetown
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Georgetown. 1 list an address in Georgetown, and the rest are spread across Salisbury (7), Ocean City (3), and Rehoboth Beach (2). 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Repair De, about 0.3 miles away. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Georgetown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 11.8, 12.1 |
The leading options for Georgetown are Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Rehoboth Beach, 4.6 stars from 563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed Wright's Appliance & Repair Service, Inc. (11.8 miles away, based in Lewes, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.9 miles away, based in Milford, 4.6 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in Salisbury, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Georgetown
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Georgetown
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Georgetown
Most dryer calls in Georgetown come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
Gas piping installation and connection falls within licensed plumbing and HVACR services overseen by the state Board of Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Examiners, and the homeowner exemption does not cover gas piping. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter II
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Georgetown
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Georgetown, DE
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which areas near Georgetown do these technicians cover?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Georgetown technician a trip for parts.