Rockville, MD
Dryer Repair in Rockville, MD
Townhouse dryers in Rockville often vent through the roof, and that long climb is a common reason drying slows. We repair gas and electric dryers and check the vent before we quote.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Rockville 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 Rockville
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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Rockville notes
Rockville dryers and three-story vents
In three-story townhouses like many in King Farm and Fallsgrove, the dryer vent may run up through the house to the roof. Lint settles in long vertical runs, and the roof cap's flap can stick or clog, so airflow drops a little every year.
A dryer working against a restricted vent runs hot and slow. Heat like that is what blows thermal fuses and wears out heating elements. If a dryer here has needed two cycles for a while, have the vent cleaned from the roof down.
Older houses with basement laundry have the opposite setup: a short run through the rim joist. When drying slows there, the lint housing inside the dryer and the outside flap are the places to check.
No heat on a gas dryer usually means the igniter or the gas valve coils. On electric, it's the element, a thermal fuse or the high-limit thermostat.
If you ever smell gas near a gas dryer, leave it alone, get out of the house and call Washington Gas or 911 once you're outside.
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 Rockville, 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 Rockville?
We also provide dryer repair in Bethesda, MD, dryer repair in McLean, VA, dryer repair in Chillum, MD, dryer repair in Tysons, VA and dryer repair in College Park, MD.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Rockville, MD.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Rockville, MD: Rockville Town Center, King Farm and Twinbrook.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Rockville, MD FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Rockville?
We're based in Alexandria, about 20 miles from Rockville. 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 Rockville?
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 Rockville?
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.
How often should a roof dryer vent be cleaned?
Once a year is a reasonable rule for long or vertical runs, sooner if drying times creep up. Roof caps can also collect lint under the flap, or a bird's nest in spring. Cleaning a roof vent safely usually takes a vent-cleaning company with the right equipment.
My dryer's thermal fuse keeps blowing. Why?
Because the dryer is overheating, usually from a restricted vent. A new fuse fixes the symptom, but it will blow again unless the airflow is restored. A failing cycling thermostat or a heating element shorting to the housing can also cause it.
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.