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 Hampstead list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Hampstead
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hampstead. 1 of them are based in Hampstead itself, and other nearby bases include Baltimore (9), Westminster (4), and Hanover (4). Distances run up to about 23 miles. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Landers Atlas Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampstead. 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 3.4, 3.8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Hampstead list: Scott and Sons Appliance Repair & Dryer Vent Cleaning (3.4 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All-Star Appliance Repair Baltimore (18.7 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.7 stars from 1,459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (23.3 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix Appliance Baltimore County (11.2 miles away, based in Reisterstown, 5.0 stars from 153 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Laundry Notes for Hampstead, MD
Most washer calls in Hampstead 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.
Before You Book in Hampstead
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hampstead, MD
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Hampstead technician can then bring the right parts for either one.