If your GE dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions GE and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.
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Who Works on GE Dryers Near Kettering
40 repair companies serve Kettering from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Washington (7), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). None of the companies within 30 miles mention GE by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Tanzanite Appliance Repair, around 1.2 miles out. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention GE | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.9, 4.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
At the top of the Kettering list: District-Columbia Hotpoint Rpr (13.5 miles away, based in Washington, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (2.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your GE Dryer
What Makes GE Dryer Repairs Different
The GE Profile UltraFast Combo uses a two-stage filter system (a mesh lint filter plus a second mesh or foam filter) located between the display and the dispenser drawers. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Filter Cleaning
What GE Says to Check First
- Dryer will not run or start. GE's first check is that the dryer plug is pushed fully into the wall outlet. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - Will Not Run or Start
- Dryer hot to the touch or sweating. GE says this usually means heat and humidity cannot escape, so clean the exhaust duct, clear the wall cap and confirm the elbow count suits the vent length. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - Hot to the Touch or Sweats
Reading a GE Dryer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| 18 (UltraFast Combo) | The drain pump filter needs cleaning; loads may also come out wet or take longer to dry, and the drain hose should not be pushed too far into the standpipe. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages |
| Check and Clean Drain Pump Filter (UltraFast Combo) | A restriction, often a loose item, was detected in the drain area and the pump filter should be cleaned. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages |
| Confirm H2O Supply is ON (UltraFast Combo) | No water is entering the unit; controls lock for a few minutes while you check the water supply valves. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Fault & Error Codes and Status Messages |
GE 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
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Kettering
Keeping a GE Dryer Running
- Clean the lint filter before every load and periodically wash it in warm soapy water to remove fabric softener film. Source: GE Appliances - Dryer - Taking Too Long To Dry Clothes or Not Drying at All
- On the UltraFast Combo, clean the mesh lint filter about every fifth dry cycle or when prompted, and clean the foam filter and filter compartment about every 50 cycles. Source: GE Appliances - GE Profile UltraFast Combo Washer/Dryer - Filter Cleaning
Brand guides: GE Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
GE Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a GE dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Kettering, MD
Most dryer calls in Kettering 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.
Questions to Ask a Kettering Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
GE Dryer Repair FAQs: Kettering, MD
Should I repair or replace my GE dryer?
Why does my GE dryer show an error code?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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GE Dryer Repair Near Kettering
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your GE dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.