A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Lake Shore list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lake Shore
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Shore. The rest are spread across Baltimore (12), Glen Burnie (4), and Edgewater (3). Distances run up to about 17 miles. Custom Care Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Lake Shore. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
At the top of the Lake Shore list: Landers Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (8.8 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (12.3 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lake Shore
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
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.
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:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Lake Shore Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lake Shore 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)
Before You Book in Lake Shore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Shore, MD
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Lake Shore
Dryer Repair Near Lake Shore
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lake Shore faster and cheaper.