A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Manchester list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Manchester
Within 30 miles of Manchester there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Seattle (19), Bremerton (9), and Bainbridge Island (7). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is Crestwood Appliance Repair Shop, about 2.9 miles away. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 27 businesses.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 3.0, 3.0 |
At the top of the Manchester list: Washer and Dryer Repair Services (14.8 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Appliance Fixers (11.3 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (10.6 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Manchester
What Gets Fixed on a Manchester 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Manchester
Most dryer calls in Manchester 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Manchester
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Manchester, WA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is there anything I can try first?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Manchester
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Manchester faster and cheaper.