Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Astoria and the Clatsop County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Astoria, OR
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Astoria. Other nearby bases include Longview (4), Ridgefield (4), and Warrenton (1). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Brian's Appliance Repair, about 8.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 10 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Astoria is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.9, 37.2, 38.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Astoria: EasyFix - Appliance Repair Service (57.6 miles away, based in Ridgefield, 4.8 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (53.2 miles away, based in Chehalis, 4.4 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cole's Appliance Repair (38.6 miles away, based in Longview, 4.3 stars from 272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brian's Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Warrenton, 2.7 stars from 20 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Astoria
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Astoria
Most dryer calls in Astoria come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Astoria
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Astoria, OR
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Astoria
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Astoria technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.