Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Essex list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Essex
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Essex. The rest are spread across Baltimore (20), Parkville (4), and Towson (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Hobart Service, around 2.7 miles out. 11 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Essex. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.2, 3.3 |
Closest matches for Essex: Landers Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bel Air (14.8 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 467 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (12.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Racz Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Parkville, 4.4 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Essex. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Essex, MD
Most washer calls in Essex 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Essex
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Essex, MD
What stops a washer from spinning?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Related Repair Pages for Essex
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Essex
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Essex technician can then bring the right parts for either one.