A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. We sort the Scaggsville listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Scaggsville, MD
40 repair companies serve Scaggsville from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (7), Columbia (6), and Laurel (6). Of those, 6 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Dexterous Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Scaggsville. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 35 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 2.7, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the Scaggsville list: Dexterous Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (9.9 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (14.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (9.1 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
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Lid or door will not unlock
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
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 Scaggsville
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Scaggsville 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?
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
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)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Scaggsville, MD
Washer calls in Scaggsville 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)
The Maryland Board of Plumbing issues master, journey and apprentice natural gas fitter licenses and a propane gas fitter certificate, and recognizes certain Baltimore County and WSSC gas fitter licenses. Source: Md. Code, Business Occupations and Professions ยง 12-302 (Maryland General Assembly)
Before You Book in Scaggsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Scaggsville, MD
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Scaggsville technician gets at the parts.