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 Fairland.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Fairland
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fairland. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Laurel (6), and Kensington (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 5 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Nearest on the list: MGM APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washers | 7 |
First up for Fairland: ABV Appliance Repair (10.3 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Trusted Home Experts (10.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (4.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Fairland quote:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Fairland Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Fairland 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 Fairland Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fairland, MD
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why won't my washer drain?
More Laundry Repair in Fairland, MD
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Fairland
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Fairland technician gets at the parts.