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 Fircrest list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fircrest
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fircrest. The rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is UP Appliance Repair, about 1.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
First up for Fircrest: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (7.7 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (7.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Fircrest Dryer Call
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Fircrest Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Fircrest 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.
Questions to Ask a Fircrest Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fircrest, WA
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How much does dryer repair cost in Fircrest?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Fircrest
Dryer Repair Near Fircrest
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 Fircrest technician a trip for parts.