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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Laurel, MD
Within 30 miles of Laurel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Laurel itself, and the rest are spread across Silver Spring (8), Columbia (6), and Beltsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Power Tech Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Laurel. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
The leading options for Laurel are Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (9.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (13.2 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (12.7 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Laurel
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Dryer Notes for Laurel, MD
Most dryer calls in Laurel 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.
Questions to Ask a Laurel Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Laurel, MD
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Laurel faster and cheaper.