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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hillcrest Heights and the Prince George's County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Hillcrest Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hillcrest Heights. 2 of them are based in Hillcrest Heights itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (20), Arlington (5), and Alexandria (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.3, 2.7 |
First up for Hillcrest Heights: SK Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (6.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); Appliance Care (8.0 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Hillcrest Heights
Why the Vent Matters
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Hillcrest Heights, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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.
What Hillcrest Heights Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights technician a trip for parts.