A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Towson and the Baltimore County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Towson
40 repair companies serve Towson from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Towson, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (23), Parkville (4), and Cockeysville (2). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. The closest is Renew Appliance Repair, about 1.2 miles away. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 2.5 |
First up for Towson: Landers Appliance (8.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (2.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (10.5 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (8.7 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Towson
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Towson
Most dryer calls in Towson 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)
Questions to Ask a Towson Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Towson, MD
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why is my dryer squealing?
What should I check before calling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Towson
Dryer Repair Near Towson
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 Towson technician a trip for parts.