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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Riviera Beach, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Riviera Beach
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Riviera Beach. The rest are spread across Baltimore (16), Glen Burnie (3), and Pasadena (2). Dr Appliance Repair - Pasadena is the nearest, roughly 3.7 miles from Riviera Beach. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.7, 4.6, 5.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
First up for Riviera Beach: Landers Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Annapolis (12.9 miles away, based in Annapolis, 4.7 stars from 492 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Glen Burnie, 4.2 stars from 908 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Racz Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Parkville, 4.4 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Riviera Beach. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
- 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?
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.
Around Riviera Beach
Most washer calls in Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Riviera Beach, MD
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Other Washer Repair in Riviera Beach
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Riviera Beach
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 Riviera Beach technician can then bring the right parts for either one.