Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Beltsville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Beltsville. 3 list an address in Beltsville, and the rest are spread across Silver Spring (12), Laurel (6), and Hyattsville (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Beltsville. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.0, 2.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
The leading options for Beltsville are Dexterous Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (6.7 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (10.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Beltsville
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
What Beltsville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Beltsville 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Beltsville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Beltsville, MD
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 Beltsville technician a trip for parts.