Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Silver Spring list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Silver Spring
40 repair companies serve Silver Spring from within 30 miles. 8 of them are based in Silver Spring itself, and the rest are spread across Bethesda (8), Washington (7), and Kensington (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Refresh Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Silver Spring list: ABV Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (9.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (5.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Silver Spring
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
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.
Around Silver Spring
Most dryer calls in Silver Spring 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Silver Spring
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Silver Spring, MD
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Before you call a Silver Spring 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.