Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Finley list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Finley
15 repair companies serve Finley from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Pasco (4), Kennewick (3), and Walla Walla (3). Distances run up to about 47 miles. All City Appliance is the nearest, roughly 4.5 miles from Finley. Of those, 2 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Finley is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 4.6, 4.8 |
First up for Finley: Fred's Appliance (8.9 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); UDG Services LLC (12.1 miles away, based in Richland, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews); Dependable Appliance (4.6 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Finley
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Finley
Most dryer calls in Finley 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
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Questions to Ask a Finley Technician
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Finley, WA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Finley technician a trip for parts.