A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Gaithersburg, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Gaithersburg
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gaithersburg. 14 list an address in Gaithersburg, and the rest are spread across Rockville (10), Germantown (5), and Boyds (3). 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Eddie's Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gaithersburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Gaithersburg: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (4.6 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Gaithersburg
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Gaithersburg
Most dryer calls in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Gaithersburg, MD
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Which areas near Gaithersburg do these technicians cover?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Gaithersburg
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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 Gaithersburg technician a trip for parts.