When a dryer quits in Cloverly, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Cloverly, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Cloverly
40 repair companies serve Cloverly from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (12), Rockville (6), and Kensington (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Local Appliance Repair Service Spencerville is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Cloverly. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cloverly. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.7, 2.6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
Closest matches for Cloverly: Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (8.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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.
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Cloverly
Most dryer calls in Cloverly 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Cloverly
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Cloverly, MD
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Cloverly
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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 Cloverly technician a trip for parts.