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 Forest Glen list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Forest Glen, MD
Within 30 miles of Forest Glen there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (10), Bethesda (8), and Washington (5). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair and Accessories, around 1.3 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
Closest matches for Forest Glen: ABV Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (7.5 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (4.2 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Forest Glen, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Forest Glen Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest Glen, MD
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Forest Glen
Dryer Repair Near Forest Glen
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 Forest Glen technician a trip for parts.