When a dryer quits in Rockville, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Rockville and the Montgomery County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Rockville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rockville. 12 of them are based in Rockville itself, and the rest are spread across Gaithersburg (12), Bethesda (6), and Kensington (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Rockville Emergency Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
The leading options for Rockville are Trusted Home Experts (0.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABV Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Rockville
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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.
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:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Rockville Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Rockville 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 Rockville
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockville, MD
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Before you call a Rockville technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.