In Chesapeake Ranch Estates, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Chesapeake Ranch Estates.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Within 60 miles of Chesapeake Ranch Estates there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waldorf (4), Fort Washington (4), and Edgewater (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 16.9 miles away. Of those, 19 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Chesapeake Ranch Estates is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 31 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 16.9, 19.5, 26.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 23 |
| Mention washers | 22 |
The leading options for Chesapeake Ranch Estates are Appliance Guys (19.5 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (42.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.4 miles away, based in Easton, 4.3 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Prince Frederick, 4.3 stars from 478 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Washer Problems Technicians See in Chesapeake Ranch Estates
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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Chesapeake Ranch Estates quote:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Have These Handy
- 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)
- Any error code on the display
Around Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Washer calls in Chesapeake Ranch Estates 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)
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 Chesapeake Ranch Estates Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Chesapeake Ranch Estates
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Chesapeake Ranch Estates technician gets at the parts.