A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Brandywine list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Brandywine
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brandywine. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (14), Waldorf (4), and Fort Washington (4). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Nearest on the list: Aa Dependable Appliance, around 3.2 miles out. 14 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brandywine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 19 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 19 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 5.0, 5.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Brandywine: Appliance Care (11.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (12.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Brandywine
Most washer calls in Brandywine come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
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 Brandywine Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Brandywine, MD
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Brandywine
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Brandywine
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.