If your Whirlpool dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Takoma Park list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whirlpool. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Whirlpool directly.
Who Works on Whirlpool Dryers Near Takoma Park
Within 30 miles of Takoma Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Takoma Park itself, and the rest are spread across Washington (14), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Nearest on the list: Takoma Park Local Appliance Repair Service, around 0.1 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Takoma Park mentions Whirlpool by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.6, 0.7 |
First up for Takoma Park: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.0 stars from 1,337 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bettar Appliance Master (4.9 miles away, based in Kensington, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews); ZBS Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 23 reviews).
Whirlpool Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Dryers Are Built
Whirlpool says many dryers perform best with a total equivalent vent length under 35 feet of rigid or semi-rigid metal duct, with each 90-degree elbow adding resistance. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Whirlpool Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- 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
- 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
What Whirlpool Dryer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| 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 |
| F# E# (alternating) | The control has detected a fault that needs a service technician. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Whirlpool Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Takoma Park
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Keep the dryer level with all four legs on the floor to prevent pounding noises. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Clean the outside exhaust venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and make sure the exterior hood flap opens freely. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Any error code on the display
- 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
Local Notes for Takoma Park
Most dryer calls in Takoma Park 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Takoma Park
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Takoma Park, MD
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool dryer?
Which Takoma Park technicians work on Whirlpool?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Write down any error code your Whirlpool dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Takoma Park technician bring the right parts.