When a dryer quits in Severna Park, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Severna Park list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Severna Park
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Severna Park. 1 list an address in Severna Park, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (6), Glen Burnie (4), and Crofton (3). Distances run up to about 16 miles. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Vac & Sew Fan & Lite is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Severna Park. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 3.3, 3.4 |
At the top of the Severna Park list: Landers Appliance (17.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (8.2 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.3 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (10.6 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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?
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:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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 Severna Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Severna Park 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.
Before You Book in Severna Park
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Severna Park, MD
Why is my dryer squealing?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Severna Park
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Severna Park technician a trip for parts.