Washer & Dryer Repair in Bethesda, MD

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. We sort the Bethesda listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.

Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Bethesda, MD

Within 30 miles of Bethesda there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 13 list an address in Bethesda, and other nearby bases include Washington (6), Kensington (4), and Rockville (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is ABV Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 4 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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 Bethesda are ABV Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (7.3 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Common Washer Symptoms

• Lid or door will not unlock
• Loud banging or rumbling on spin
• Washer fills slowly or not at all

When the Dryer Needs a Technician

• Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
• Dryer will not start when you press Start
• Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum

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.

Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Bethesda

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

• Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
• Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
• 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
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
• Whether the dryer is gas or electric

Around Bethesda

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

How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Bethesda

• Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
• Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?

Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Bethesda, MD

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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Bethesda

Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Bethesda technician gets at the parts.