Washer & Dryer Repair in East Riverdale, 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. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near East Riverdale.

Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near East Riverdale

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Riverdale. The rest are spread across Washington (11), Silver Spring (6), and Hyattsville (4). The closest is dc metro commercial appliance repair, about 1.3 miles away. 3 list washer and dryer repair specifically. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 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.

At the top of the East Riverdale list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (5.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Washer Problems Worth a Call

• Washer fills slowly or not at all
• Musty smell from a front-loader
• Lid or door will not unlock

Dryer Problems Worth a Call

• Cycles take two or three runs to finish
• Burning or hot smell during a cycle
• Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum

What a Washer Repair Involves

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 East Riverdale

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

• Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
• Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Drain pump replacement: $300–$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?

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
• Any error code on the display
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel

Around East Riverdale

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

Questions to Ask a East Riverdale Technician

• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?

Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: East Riverdale, MD

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Washer & Dryer Repair Near East Riverdale

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