A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Edgewater list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Edgewater
Within 30 miles of Edgewater there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Edgewater itself, and the rest are spread across Glen Burnie (4), Crofton (3), and Bowie (3). Appliance Guys is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Edgewater. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.5, 3.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
First up for Edgewater: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (3.7 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Appliance Guys (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (15.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 Edgewater
Before replacing a dryer in Edgewater, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Edgewater
Most dryer calls in Edgewater 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)
Before You Book in Edgewater
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Edgewater, MD
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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 Edgewater technician a trip for parts.