Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Edgewater that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Edgewater
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Edgewater. 3 of them are based in Edgewater itself, and other nearby bases include Crofton (3), Bowie (3), and Glen Burnie (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Appliance Guys is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Edgewater. 11 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 3.1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
Closest matches for Edgewater: Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (3.7 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Appliance Guys (0.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Bowie, 4.3 stars from 426 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Stevensville, 4.5 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning 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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Edgewater
Most washer calls in Edgewater 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 Edgewater Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Edgewater, MD
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Edgewater
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.