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.
Washington, DC
Dryer Repair in Washington, DC
Dryer squealing, a d80 airflow warning, or loads that take two cycles? We repair dryers across D.C. and check the vent run on every slow-drying call.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to DC 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
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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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D.C. notes
Dryer vents in D.C. rowhouses and condos
Dryer vents in D.C. rowhouses can take long routes: up through the house to the roof, or along the basement ceiling to the back wall. Long runs collect lint, and a dryer pushing against a restricted vent dries slowly and runs hot.
An LG request from Shaw, listed on this page, showed a d80 warning. On LG dryers, d80, d90 and d95 are airflow warnings, and the number is roughly the percentage of the vent that's blocked. A Samsung request from Foggy Bottom was simply to check the lint venting. Both point the same way: clean the duct before blaming the dryer.
The third request, from Adams Morgan, was a stacked Maytag that knocked and squealed. Squeals and knocks come from wear parts: drum rollers, the idler pulley, the belt or the drum glides. They're worth replacing before they damage the drum.
If you smell gas near a gas dryer, leave it alone, get outside and call Washington Gas or 911 from the sidewalk.
Local requests
Dryer repair requests in DC
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.
An LG dryer showed a D80 airflow warning.
What our technicians usually find: restricted airflow in the vent or a sensor fault, depending on the code.
Company 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 Washington, DC, 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
Where else do we repair dryers near DC?
We also provide dryer repair in Arlington, VA, dryer repair in Chillum, MD, dryer repair in Bethesda, MD, dryer repair in Alexandria, 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 Washington, DC.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Washington, DC: Georgetown, Capitol Hill, Dupont Circle, Logan Circle, Shaw, Columbia Heights, Petworth, Brookland, Navy Yard and NoMa.
Frequently asked questions
Dryer Repair in Washington, DC FAQ
Can someone come fix my dryer today in Washington, DC?
We're based in Alexandria, about 7 miles from Washington, DC. 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 Washington, DC?
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 Washington, DC?
Online dryer repair requests from Washington, DC are most often for vent problems, error codes and noise. 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 LG dryer shows d80. What does it mean?
It's an airflow warning: the vent is roughly 80% restricted, and d90 and d95 mean worse. Clean the lint filter, then check the duct behind the dryer and the outside exhaust. If the warning stays after the vent is clear, a sensor may be at fault. Our LG dryer code page lists the rest.
My stacked dryer squeals. Is it worth fixing?
Usually. The noisy parts are cheap wear items, and on a stacked unit the only extra work is getting at them, so the visit runs a little longer.
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.