When a dryer quits in Lake Stickney, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lake Stickney and the Snohomish County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lake Stickney
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Stickney. The rest are spread across Everett (12), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 8 miles. The closest is Ace Appliance Service, about 0.7 miles away. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 1.1, 1.2 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Lake Stickney: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (5.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (3.6 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Lake Stickney 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
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 Stickney, 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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.
What Lake Stickney Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lake Stickney 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 Lake Stickney Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Stickney, WA
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Dryer Repair Near Lake Stickney
Before you call a Lake Stickney 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.