A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Potomac list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Potomac
Within 30 miles of Potomac there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Potomac itself, and the rest are spread across Bethesda (13), Rockville (10), and McLean (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Elite Potomac Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Potomac. 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.4, 2.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Potomac list: ABV Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fuse Service Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (5.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (9.7 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
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 front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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 Potomac, MD
Most washer calls in Potomac 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Potomac
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Potomac, MD
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Other Washer Repair in Potomac
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Potomac
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.