A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Lacey
Within 30 miles of Lacey there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Lacey, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (14), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). The closest is TJ's Appliance Sale and Service, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 13 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lacey. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 46 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.1, 4.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
At the top of the Lacey list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (25.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (20.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Lacey, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Lacey, WA
Most dryer calls in Lacey 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 Lacey Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lacey, WA
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Which areas near Lacey do these technicians cover?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Lacey
Dryer Repair Near Lacey
Before you call a Lacey 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.