A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Brandywine list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Brandywine, MD
40 repair companies serve Brandywine from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (14), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Of those, 14 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Aa Dependable Appliance is the nearest, roughly 3.2 miles from Brandywine. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brandywine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 5.0, 5.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the Brandywine list: SK Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (11.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (12.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Brandywine
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Brandywine
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Brandywine
Most dryer calls in Brandywine 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)
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Brandywine
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Brandywine, MD
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Which areas near Brandywine do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Brandywine
Dryer Repair Near Brandywine
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 Brandywine technician a trip for parts.