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 Lake Shore that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Lake Shore
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Shore. The rest are spread across Baltimore (13), Glen Burnie (3), and Edgewater (3). Nearest on the list: Custom Care Appliance Services, around 1.4 miles out. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.8, 5.6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
Closest matches for Lake Shore: Landers Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (8.8 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Appliance Guys (12.3 miles away, based in Edgewater, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Lake Shore. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
What Lake Shore Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lake Shore 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 Lake Shore Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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: Lake Shore, MD
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.