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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake Stevens and the Snohomish County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Lake Stevens, WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Stevens. 4 list an address in Lake Stevens, and other nearby bases include Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Marysville (2). Distances run up to about 15 miles. Local Appliance Repairs is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Lake Stevens. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Stevens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 30 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
At the top of the Lake Stevens list: Smartfix Appliance (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Mechanics (2.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 445 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (15.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Stevens Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Lake Stevens, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Lake Stevens
Most dryer calls in Lake Stevens 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 Lake Stevens Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Lake Stevens, WA
Which areas near Lake Stevens do these technicians cover?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Is there anything I can try first?
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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 Lake Stevens technician a trip for parts.