A Maytag dryer knocked loudly and squealed while running (stacked unit).
What our technicians usually find: worn drum rollers, the idler pulley, the drive belt or drum glides.
Dryer repair in Washington
Bethesda, MD
Dryer Repair in Bethesda, MD
Dryer running but not heating, taking two cycles to dry, or making noise? We fix gas and electric dryers in Bethesda homes and condo buildings, and check the vent before we condemn a part.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Bethesda homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
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Bethesda notes
Bethesda dryers and long vent runs
A lot of Bethesda renovations moved the laundry. The dryer that used to sit in the basement next to a short exterior vent is now on the second floor or in a mudroom, and the vent runs through a wall, across a joist bay and out a roof or side wall. Longer and bendier vents mean slower drying and hotter running. When a dryer overheats for long enough, the high-limit thermostat trips or the thermal fuse blows, and depending on the model the dryer either tumbles with no heat or won't start at all.
That's why we look at airflow before we replace anything. If the vent is choked with lint, a new heating element or fuse will fail again. You can test this yourself: run the dryer and feel the air at the outside hood. Weak airflow means the duct needs cleaning, whatever else is going on.
Gas dryers are common in Bethesda houses with Washington Gas service. A gas dryer that clicks but doesn't light usually needs an igniter or gas-valve coils. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, don't touch it or any light switches. Get everyone outside and call Washington Gas or 911 from there.
Condo dryers downtown are often 24-inch stacked units, and some are ventless condenser or heat-pump models. Those don't have a duct at all. Instead they have a lint screen plus a condenser or filter that has to be cleaned, and they run longer cycles by design.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near Bethesda
A Samsung dryer needed its lint venting checked.
What our technicians usually find: a lint-clogged vent run or exit; if you smell gas, leave the home first and call your gas company from outside.
Dryer repair in WashingtonCompany data; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Dryer Repair page.
Before the visit:
Clean the lint screen, stop using the dryer if you smell burning and keep the vent area accessible.
Seeing an error code on the display? Look it up: LG dryer, Samsung dryer, Whirlpool dryer, GE dryer, Bosch dryer, Miele dryer, or browse all error codes.
Helpful guides
Dryer Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Bethesda, MD, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Where else do we repair dryers near Bethesda?
We also provide dryer repair in McLean, VA, dryer repair in Chillum, MD, dryer repair in Washington, DC, dryer repair in Arlington, VA and dryer repair in Rockville, MD.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Bethesda, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Bethesda, MD: Downtown Bethesda, Woodmont Triangle and Bethesda Row.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Bethesda, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Bethesda?
We're based in Alexandria, about 12 miles from Bethesda. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many dryer repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a dryer in Bethesda?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Heating elements, igniters, thermal fuses and rollers are the common, reasonably priced fixes. The quote comes after diagnosis and before repair - and if restricted airflow is what is really shortening your dryer's life, we say so instead of selling the next part. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What dryer problems do you fix in Bethesda?
Common calls include dryer not heating, long drying times, dryer squeaking, drum not turning, burning smell and airflow restriction. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
My Bethesda dryer takes two cycles to dry. Is it the dryer or the vent?
Check the vent first. With the dryer running, go outside and feel the air at the vent hood. If it's weak, the duct is probably clogged or crushed, which is common after a laundry move. If airflow is strong and clothes are still damp, the heating element, fuse or thermostats are next.
Do you repair ventless dryers in Bethesda condos?
We service ventless condenser and heat-pump dryers from Bosch, Miele, LG, Whirlpool and others. Those dryers depend on a clean condenser and filters, so we check those first. They do run longer than vented dryers, which is normal.
Should I try to fix the dryer myself first?
Start with the safe basics: empty the lint screen, confirm the breaker has not tripped, and check that the outside vent flap opens freely. Leave heating elements, thermostats and gas components to a technician - and if you ever smell burning, stop using the dryer until it is inspected.