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. Below are the companies within reach of Leisure World, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Leisure World, MD
40 repair companies serve Leisure World from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Rockville (12), Silver Spring (9), and Kensington (4). 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Rockville Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Leisure World. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.5, 2.4 |
First up for Leisure World: Trusted Home Experts (4.5 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Leisure World
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Leisure World, 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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 Leisure World
Most dryer calls in Leisure World 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 Leisure World
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Leisure World, MD
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Dryer Repair Near Leisure World
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Leisure World faster and cheaper.