Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Takoma Park list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Takoma Park MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Takoma Park. 3 list an address in Takoma Park, and the rest are spread across Washington (14), Silver Spring (7), and Hyattsville (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Takoma Park Local Appliance Repair Service, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.6, 0.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Takoma Park list: ABV Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (9.6 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (7.0 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Takoma Park. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What Takoma Park Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Takoma Park, MD
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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 Takoma Park technician can then bring the right parts for either one.