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. 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 Kirkland, WA
40 repair companies serve Kirkland from within 30 miles. 12 of them are based in Kirkland itself, and other nearby bases include Redmond (11), Bellevue (6), and Bothell (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Top Appliance Repair Service, around 0.6 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
Closest matches for Kirkland: Major Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (5.2 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Homnice Appliance repair (5.0 miles away, based in Bellevue, 5.0 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); FixLine Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.9 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Kirkland Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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.
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Kirkland
Gas dryers in Kirkland are typically served by Puget Sound Energy. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Utilities - City of Kirkland
The lakefront Market Neighborhood, which follows the city's original 1890 street plat, holds more than a third of the structures on Kirkland's historic inventory, including the Queen Anne Victorian Loomis House. Source: Kirkland Comprehensive Plan: Market Neighborhood Plan
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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kirkland
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Kirkland, WA
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Kirkland
Dryer Repair Near Kirkland
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 Kirkland technician a trip for parts.