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.
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College Park, MD
Dryer Repair in College Park, MD
Dryer knocking and squealing, a vent nobody has checked in years, or clothes that need two cycles? We repair dryers across College Park and look at the vent on every visit.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to College Park 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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Dryer Repair
Schedule service in College Park
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.
College Park notes
Dryers and vents in College Park
A stacked Maytag in an Adams Morgan request knocked loudly and squealed as it ran. Worn drum rollers, the idler pulley, the belt or the drum glides make those noises, and they're among the most routine dryer repairs. A new squeal is worth fixing before the idler pulley seizes and wears through the belt.
A Samsung from Foggy Bottom, in another request, needed its lint venting checked. Lint in the vent slows drying and makes the dryer run hotter, so a dryer that has started taking longer deserves a look rather than more patience.
College Park's rental houses get annual city inspections focused on life-safety items. A lint-packed dryer vent is that kind of hazard, and cleaning it between leases costs little next to the risk.
Empty the lint screen every load, and wash it in warm soapy water now and then. Dryer sheets can leave a film on the mesh that blocks air even when the screen looks clean.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near College Park
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 College Park, 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 College Park?
We also provide dryer repair in Chillum, MD, dryer repair in Washington, DC, dryer repair in Bethesda, MD, dryer repair in Arlington, VA and dryer repair in Oxon Hill, MD.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in College Park, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in College Park, MD: Berwyn, Lakeland and Old Town.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in College Park, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in College Park?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from College Park. 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 College Park?
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 College Park?
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 dryer has started squealing. Can I keep using it?
For a short while, usually. A squeal tends to mean worn rollers, glides or the idler pulley. If it turns to grinding or you smell burning, stop using it. Fixing it early costs less than waiting for the belt to break.
Does the lint screen catch everything?
It catches most of it, but fine lint still passes into the vent and builds up over time, which is why many safety guides suggest cleaning the vent about once a year, and more often for long runs or heavy use.
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.