A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Technicians Serving Crofton, MD
40 repair companies serve Crofton from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Crofton itself, and other nearby bases include Laurel (6), Glen Burnie (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Belair Appliance Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Crofton. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 39 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.7, 1.8 |
Closest matches for Crofton: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (9.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Dexterous Appliance Repair (16.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (11.4 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Appliance Guys (8.6 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Crofton
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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 Crofton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Crofton 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 Crofton Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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