A Whirlpool dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Landover list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
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Who Works on Whirlpool Dryers Near Landover
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Landover. Other nearby bases include Washington (12), Hyattsville (4), and Takoma Park (3). Nearest on the list: ProFix Appliance Services, around 1.2 miles out. None of the repair companies near Landover name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 2.0 |
The leading options for Landover are SK Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (3.0 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Forestville, 4.2 stars from 420 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Dryer Lines and Features
How Whirlpool Dryers Are Built
Electric Whirlpool dryers run on 240 volts from two breakers or fuses, one feeding the motor and one the heating element, so a single tripped breaker can leave the drum turning with no heat. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
Common Whirlpool Dryer Problems
- Dryer not heating. Make sure a heated cycle is selected rather than Air Only, then check both breakers and the 240-volt supply on electric models or the open gas shutoff valve on gas models. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is Not Heating
- Dryer won't start. Press and hold Start for a few seconds, confirm the door is fully latched and Controls Locked is off, and check the household fuses or breakers. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer Not Starting or No Operation
What Whirlpool Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| L2 | Low or no line voltage, so the heater may not come on; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault that needs a service technician. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
When to Call for Whirlpool Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Use rigid or semi-rigid metal vent duct rather than plastic or foil accordion duct, and keep the run short and straight. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
- Empty the lint screen before every load, and wash it with warm water and a soft brush if fabric softener sheets leave a film. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
A Whirlpool dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Landover
Most dryer calls in Landover come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
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 Landover Technician
- How often do you repair Whirlpool dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Landover, MD
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool dryer?
Which Landover technicians work on Whirlpool?
Why does my Whirlpool dryer show an error code?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Landover technician bring the right parts.