Dryer repair in Montgomery & Howard County
A dryer that runs but will not heat usually has a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element on electric models or a bad igniter on gas models. A clogged vent is often the root cause. AFZ Appliance Repair fixes gas and electric dryers in Montgomery and Howard County, MD. Call (240) 758-5566.
Common dryer problems
| What you notice | Usual causes |
|---|---|
| Tumbles but no heat | Thermal fuse, heating element (electric), igniter or gas valve coils (gas), or a tripped breaker |
| Takes two or three cycles to dry | Restricted vent, full lint path, or a weak heating circuit |
| Will not start | Door switch, thermal fuse, start switch or control board |
| Thumping, squealing or scraping | Worn drum rollers, belt, idler pulley or drum glides |
| Shuts off early | Overheating from a clogged vent, or a moisture sensor coated with residue |
| Very hot to the touch outside | Blocked exhaust. Stop using it until the vent is cleared |
Check these before you call
- Clean the lint screen before every load, and wash it if fabric softener has left a film.
- Go outside while the dryer runs and feel for strong airflow at the vent hood.
- An electric dryer uses a double breaker. If one side trips it can tumble with no heat, so reset it fully.
- If you smell gas, do not touch any switch. Leave the house and call your gas utility from outside.
Types of dryers we repair
- Electric dryers
- Gas dryers
- Stacked dryers
- Ventless and heat pump dryers
- Propane dryers
Dryer repair by brand
We provide dryer repair for Whirlpool, Maytag, Samsung, LG, GE, Kenmore and Electrolux. Gas and electric models share belts, rollers and thermal fuses but heat in different ways, so tell us which type you have. If you are not sure, the model sticker inside the door opening usually says.
See the full brand list. Our repairs carry a 30-day warranty on labor and parts.
Finding the model number
On dryers, the model and serial number are usually inside the door opening, on the frame or the door edge. Read it to us when you call.
Dryer repair near you
Dryer repair in Montgomery County
Split-levels in Aspen Hill and older homes in Chevy Chase and Kensington can have long or old vent runs, and slow drying there often starts with the duct. Newer condos around North Bethesda may use ventless dryers with their own filters and condensers, and those need cleaning in places many owners never look.
Montgomery County communities
AshtonAspen HillBarnesvilleBeallsvilleBethesdaBoydsBrookevilleBurtonsvilleCabin JohnChevy ChaseClarksburgCloverlyColesvilleDamascusDarnestownDerwoodDickersonFairlandForest GlenFour CornersGaithersburgGarrett ParkGermantownGlen EchoGlenmontHillandaleKensingtonLaytonsvilleMontgomery VillageNorth BethesdaOlneyPoolesvillePotomacRedlandRockvilleSandy SpringSilver SpringSpencervilleTakoma ParkWashington GroveWheatonWhite Oak
Dryer repair in Howard County
Newer townhouses in Elkridge and homes around Maple Lawn often have upper-floor laundry with long vents through a wall or roof, where lint collects out of sight. Beyond the gas mains in western Howard County, propane dryers are common, so check the tank before assuming the dryer's gas valve has failed.
Common questions
Why is my dryer running but not getting hot?
On electric models the usual causes are a thermal fuse, the heating element or a tripped breaker. On gas models check the igniter and gas valve coils. Clear the vent as well, because restricted airflow is what blows many thermal fuses.
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned?
Have the vent checked at least once a year, and sooner if drying times get longer. Lint in the vent is a real fire risk, not only an efficiency problem.
Do you repair gas dryers?
Yes. We work on both gas and electric dryers. If you ever smell gas, leave the house and call your gas utility first.
Other repairs
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