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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near South Kensington
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of South Kensington. Other nearby bases include Bethesda (12), Silver Spring (8), and Rockville (5). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Kensington, about 0.5 miles away. 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from South Kensington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
Closest matches for South Kensington: ABV Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (6.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in South Kensington
Before replacing a dryer in South Kensington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
What South Kensington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in South Kensington 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 South Kensington
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: South Kensington, MD
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is there anything I can try first?
Do you cover South Kensington and nearby towns?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Before you call a South Kensington 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.