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. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Fort Meade
Within 30 miles of Fort Meade there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Laurel (6), Columbia (6), and Glen Burnie (4). Nearest on the list: Jessup Appliance Repair Tech, around 3.5 miles out. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 4.1, 4.6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Fort Meade: Dexterous Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (15.3 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (12.3 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (14.8 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Fort Meade
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
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 Fort Meade
Most dryer calls in Fort Meade 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.
Before You Book in Fort Meade
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Fort Meade faster and cheaper.