A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Maltby, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in Maltby, WA
40 repair companies serve Maltby from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Bothell (8), Kirkland (7), and Woodinville (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: FixFlow Appliance, around 2.2 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 2.6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Maltby: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (6.8 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (5.2 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); GreenFix Appliance Repair LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Redmond, 5.0 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Maltby
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:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Around Maltby
Most dryer calls in Maltby 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 Maltby
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Maltby, WA
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Dryer Repair Near Maltby
Before you call a Maltby 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.