Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. The companies below serve Adelphi and the Prince George's County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Adelphi
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Adelphi. 1 list an address in Adelphi, and the rest are spread across Silver Spring (10), Washington (8), and Kensington (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 3 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Yes Appliance Repair Service Adelphi MD is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Adelphi. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Adelphi. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Adelphi list: ABV Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Washer Problems Technicians See in Adelphi
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Adelphi
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Adelphi quote:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
What to Have Ready
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Adelphi Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Adelphi most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Adelphi
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Adelphi, MD
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Adelphi technician gets at the parts.