When a dryer quits in Kemp Mill, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Kemp Mill list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Kemp Mill
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kemp Mill. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (13), Bethesda (5), and Kensington (4). 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Five Star Silver Spring Appliance Repair, about 1.5 miles away. Across 32 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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
At the top of the Kemp Mill list: ABV Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Trusted Home Experts (7.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (2.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Kemp Mill Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Kemp Mill
Before replacing a dryer in Kemp Mill, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Kemp Mill
Most dryer calls in Kemp Mill 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kemp Mill
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kemp Mill, MD
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Kemp Mill faster and cheaper.