A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Shady Side, MD
40 repair companies serve Shady Side from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Edgewater (3), Bowie (3), and Crofton (3). 16 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Evolve Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Shady Side. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.0, 7.5, 7.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Shady Side list: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (10.3 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (7.5 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (17.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Shady Side
Most dryer calls in Shady Side 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)
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Before You Book in Shady Side
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Shady Side, MD
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Dryer Repair Near Shady Side
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Shady Side faster and cheaper.