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. The Brunswick list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Brunswick
Within 30 miles of Brunswick there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Frederick (8), Leesburg (6), and Ashburn (6). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Acer Appliance Services LLC, about 7.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 36 businesses.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.8, 10.4, 11.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Brunswick: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Frederick County (12.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.7 stars from 514 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Frederick, 4.3 stars from 715 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Brunswick Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Brunswick Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Brunswick 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 Brunswick
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Brunswick, MD
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What should I check before calling?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Brunswick
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Brunswick faster and cheaper.