Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chesapeake Beach and the Calvert County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Chesapeake Beach, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chesapeake Beach. Other nearby bases include Waldorf (4), Fort Washington (4), and Edgewater (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Nearest on the list: Metropolitan Services Inc, around 3.9 miles out. 17 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.1 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 8.1, 9.5 |
At the top of the Chesapeake Beach list: SK Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (8.1 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (20.0 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (21.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Chesapeake Beach, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Chesapeake Beach
Most dryer calls in Chesapeake Beach 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.
Questions to Ask a Chesapeake Beach Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Chesapeake Beach, MD
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Dryer Repair Near Chesapeake Beach
Before you call a Chesapeake Beach technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.