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. The Alderwood Manor list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Alderwood Manor, WA
Within 30 miles of Alderwood Manor there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Home Alliance, about 0.9 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.0, 1.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Alderwood Manor: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (1.4 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (3.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Alderwood Manor, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Alderwood Manor
Most dryer calls in Alderwood Manor 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alderwood Manor
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alderwood Manor, WA
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
What should I check before calling?
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Dryer Repair Near Alderwood Manor
Before you call a Alderwood Manor 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.