When a dryer quits in Bainbridge Island, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Bainbridge Island list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Bainbridge Island, WA
Within 30 miles of Bainbridge Island there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Bainbridge Island, and other nearby bases include Seattle (18), Bremerton (9), and Silverdale (5). 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Strongfix Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Bainbridge Island. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bainbridge Island. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.2, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
First up for Bainbridge Island: Washer and Dryer Repair Services (14.8 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (7.9 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (13.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (10.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Bainbridge Island
What Gets Fixed on a Bainbridge Island Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
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
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
What Bainbridge Island Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Bainbridge Island 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bainbridge Island
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Bainbridge Island, WA
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Do you cover Bainbridge Island and nearby towns?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Bainbridge Island faster and cheaper.