Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Temple Hills list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Temple Hills
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Temple Hills. 1 list an address in Temple Hills, and the rest are spread across Washington (14), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Butler's Appliances, around 1.7 miles out. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.8, 2.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
The leading options for Temple Hills are SK Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (7.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Temple Hills Dryer Call
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Temple Hills, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Temple Hills
Most dryer calls in Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Temple Hills, MD
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Temple Hills
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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 Temple Hills technician a trip for parts.