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. The Naval Academy list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Naval Academy
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Naval Academy. Other nearby bases include Glen Burnie (4), Edgewater (3), and Crofton (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Mr. Appliance of Annapolis, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.1, 5.2 |
Closest matches for Naval Academy: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (1.4 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Appliance Guys (5.2 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (19.7 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Naval Academy, MD
Most dryer calls in Naval Academy 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 Naval Academy Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Naval Academy, MD
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Naval Academy faster and cheaper.