Washer & Dryer Repair in Marlow Heights, 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 Marlow Heights.

Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Marlow Heights, MD

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Marlow Heights. Other nearby bases include Washington (16), Alexandria (6), and Fort Washington (4). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. 10 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The closest is Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, about 1.4 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.

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Closest matches for Marlow Heights: UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).

Washer Problems Worth a Call

• Musty smell from a front-loader
• Water left in the drum after the cycle
• Washer fills slowly or not at all

Dryer Problems Worth a Call

• Clothes still damp after a full cycle
• Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
• 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 Marlow Heights

Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:

• Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
• Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?

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
• 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

What Marlow Heights Owners Should Know

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

Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Marlow Heights

• Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?

Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Marlow Heights, MD

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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Marlow Heights

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