A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Westphalia.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Westphalia
Within 30 miles of Westphalia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Washington (12), Fort Washington (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Tanzanite Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.9 miles from Westphalia. Of those, 10 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.9, 3.3, 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
Closest matches for Westphalia: UltraFix Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.6 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Westphalia
Washer calls in Westphalia 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 Westphalia Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Westphalia, MD
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Westphalia technician gets at the parts.