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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Jessup and the Anne Arundel County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Jessup, MD
40 repair companies serve Jessup from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Jessup, and the rest are spread across Columbia (6), Laurel (6), and Glen Burnie (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Jessup Appliance Repair Tech, around 0.3 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Jessup. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.1, 2.5 |
The leading options for Jessup are Dexterous Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (9.2 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (14.6 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Jessup
Before replacing a dryer in Jessup, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Around Jessup
Most dryer calls in Jessup 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 Jessup
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jessup, MD
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Jessup
Dryer Repair Near Jessup
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 Jessup technician a trip for parts.