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 Lake Arbor list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lake Arbor
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Arbor. Other nearby bases include Washington (8), Hyattsville (4), and Bowie (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland, around 0.5 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Arbor. 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.4, 3.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
The leading options for Lake Arbor are UltraFix Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SK Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (0.5 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Lake Arbor. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
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.
Around Lake Arbor
Most washer calls in Lake Arbor 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 Lake Arbor
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Arbor, MD
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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 Lake Arbor technician can then bring the right parts for either one.