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. 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.
Local Dryer Repair in Kennewick, WA
Within 60 miles of Kennewick there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Kennewick, and other nearby bases include Pasco (4), Walla Walla (3), and Richland (2). Distances run up to about 58 miles. The closest is Kurios Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Kennewick 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.4, 2.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 17 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Kennewick are Fred's Appliance (2.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); UDG Services LLC (5.7 miles away, based in Richland, 4.9 stars from 142 reviews); Smart Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richland, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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
Before replacing a dryer in Kennewick, 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Kennewick
Most dryer calls in Kennewick 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Kennewick
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kennewick, WA
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Kennewick
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Before you call a Kennewick 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.