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 Leonardtown that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Leonardtown MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Leonardtown. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (7), Alexandria (5), and Waldorf (4). Of those, 15 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 17.6 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Leonardtown is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.6, 18.7, 19.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 21 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 21 |
First up for Leonardtown: Appliance Care (39.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Guys (19.7 miles away, based in Huntingtown, 5.0 stars from 227 reviews); SK Appliance Repair (39.2 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tolo Appliances LLC (41.0 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- 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
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Around Leonardtown
Most washer calls in Leonardtown 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 Leonardtown
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Leonardtown, MD
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.