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
Need dryer repair service in Washington, DC? Appliance Surgeon diagnoses no heat, long dry times, airflow and drum problems, gives a clear quote before work starts and backs every repair with a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
Dryer Repair
Schedule service in Washington
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.
Service visit advantages
A smoother repair visit for Dryer Repair in Washington, DC
Same-day optionsFast scheduling whenever appointment windows are available.
Licensed in VA, DC & MDLicensed for appliance repair in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland.
Upfront quoteNo approved repair starts before the estimate is explained.
Repair warranty90 days on parts and labor for every repair.
D.C. service
D.C. dryer repair, from rooftop vents to basement runs
A District rowhome vents its dryer wherever it can — sometimes straight up three stories to the roof, sometimes on a winding tour of the basement — and those long runs are why 'my dryer takes forever' is one of our most common D.C. calls. We check airflow end to end before blaming the machine.
When it is the machine, Petworth to Capitol Hill, the usual suspects are heating elements, thermal fuses and rollers, fixed in one visit with the vent warning delivered honestly.
Local requests
Recent 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, call your gas company first.
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.
From recent online booking requests; 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
What we check during Dryer Repair in Washington, DC
Dryer service needs a safety-minded check of heat, airflow, drum movement and electrical or gas operation, especially when dry times get longer. For Washington, DC appointments, we also account for access, parking, route timing and the appliance details shared at booking.
Heat source
We inspect the heating path, ignition or element response, sensors and thermal protection based on the dryer type.
Airflow and vent clues
Lint buildup, restricted airflow and long dry times are evaluated because poor venting can damage parts and create safety concerns.
Drum and drive system
Noise, belt movement, rollers, motor response and door switch behavior are checked before parts are recommended.
Before the visit:
Clean the lint screen, stop using the dryer if you smell burning and keep the vent area accessible.
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Nearby coverage
Dryer Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide dryer repair in Arlington, VA, and serve homeowners in Chillum, MD, Bethesda, MD, Alexandria, VA and College Park, MD.
This location is part of our dryer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance 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
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.
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. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
Between 2024 and 2025, 4 online booking requests for dryer repair came from Washington, DC, most often for vent problems, error codes and noise (phone bookings are not counted here). 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.
Recent online requests from Washington, DC were for Maytag, LG and Samsung dryers. We service many major brands including Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Bosch, KitchenAid, Miele, Thermador, Viking, Wolf and others when parts and access are available.
Yes. Appliance Surgeon is licensed for appliance repair in Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland. Every repair is covered by a 90-day warranty on parts and labor, starting the day the repair is finished. The technician explains the terms before the job is complete.
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.