Washer & Dryer Repair in Arbutus, MD

A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. We sort the Arbutus listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.

Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Arbutus

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Arbutus. The rest are spread across Baltimore (17), Columbia (6), and Glen Burnie (4). Nearest on the list: Bowman Appliances, around 1.0 miles out. 8 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.

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.

The leading options for Arbutus are Mr. Appliance of Howard County (7.0 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Landers Appliance (12.5 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (9.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Racz Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Parkville, 4.4 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Common Washer Symptoms

• Loud banging or rumbling on spin
• Lid or door will not unlock
• Musty smell from a front-loader

When the Dryer Needs a Technician

• Burning or hot smell during a cycle
• Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
• Drum turns but the air stays cool

What a Washer Repair Involves

The Dryer Half of the Visit

Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.

What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost

Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Arbutus quote:

• Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
• Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
• Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• 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?

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.

Before the Visit

• 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
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
• How long the vent run is and where it exits the house

Dryer Notes for Arbutus, MD

Washer calls in Arbutus most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.

Questions to Ask a Arbutus Technician

• Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Arbutus, MD

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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Arbutus technician can then plan for both on one visit.