A GE dryer screeched while the drum turned.
What our technicians usually find: worn drum rollers, the idler pulley, the drive belt or drum glides.
Dryer repair in Alexandria
Oxon Hill, MD
Dryer Repair in Oxon Hill, MD
Dryer screeching, or slow on some settings but fine on others? We repair dryers in Oxon Hill and check the vent along with the machine.
Dryer Repair
Schedule service in Oxon Hill
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Oxon Hill notes
Dryers in Oxon Hill townhouses
Townhouse dryers in Oxon Hill often vent up and out through the roof or a high wall. Vertical runs collect lint faster than people expect, and a five-year-old dryer that suddenly needs two cycles is often fighting its vent.
Two requests listed on this page came from Old Town Alexandria. One was a GE that screeched as the drum turned, which points to worn rollers, the idler pulley, the belt or the drum glides. The other was a GE taking longer to dry on some settings.
When a dryer is slow only on certain settings, look at the parts those settings use: on many models the lower settings run through a separate thermostat or only part of the heating element.
Clean the moisture sensor bars, the two metal strips inside the drum near the lint screen, with a little rubbing alcohol every few months. Dryer-sheet residue on them can end sensor cycles early.
Nearby requests
Dryer repair requests near Oxon Hill
A GE dryer was taking longer to dry on some settings.
What our technicians usually find: a restricted or crushed vent, lint buildup or a weak heating circuit.
Dryer repair in AlexandriaFrom online booking requests in 2025; 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 Oxon Hill, 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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Nearby coverage
Dryer Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide dryer repair in Alexandria, VA, and serve homeowners in Washington, DC, Mount Vernon, VA, Arlington, VA and Springfield, VA.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Oxon Hill, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Oxon Hill, MD: National Harbor, Forest Heights and Glassmanor.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Oxon Hill, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Oxon Hill?
We're based in Alexandria, about 3 miles from Oxon Hill. 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 Oxon Hill?
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. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance 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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What dryer problems do you fix in Oxon Hill?
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 works on high but is slow on lower settings. Why?
Lower settings rely on different thermostats or, on some models, only part of the heating circuit, so a failing thermostat or element section can show up there first. The Old Town GE request we list had this pattern.
What are the metal strips inside my dryer drum?
They're moisture sensor bars. Wet clothes touching them tell the dryer when to stop on sensor-dry cycles. Residue from dryer sheets can coat them; wipe them with rubbing alcohol on a cloth every few months.
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.