When a dryer quits in Umatilla, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Umatilla, OR
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Umatilla. 1 of them are based in Umatilla itself, and other nearby bases include Pasco (4), Kennewick (3), and Walla Walla (3). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Columbia Appliance is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Umatilla. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Umatilla is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Umatilla. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 19.8, 20.9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Umatilla: Fred's Appliance (20.9 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (24.6 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Columbia Appliance (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UDG Services LLC (22.2 miles away, based in Richland, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Umatilla
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Umatilla
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Umatilla
Most dryer calls in Umatilla 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)
Businesses that install, alter or repair LP gas appliances, piping or vent connections need an LP gas installation license, and the individuals doing the work need a fitter license, both from the Oregon State Fire Marshal; natural gas licensing was not confirmed. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Umatilla
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Umatilla, OR
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Umatilla faster and cheaper.