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.
Local Dryer Repair in Monroe, WA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Monroe. 1 of them are based in Monroe itself, and other nearby bases include Everett (12), Bothell (8), and Woodinville (5). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: SEATTLE HVAC & Appliance Repair Guys, around 0.9 miles out. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 3.2, 6.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Monroe: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (13.0 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smartfix Appliance (10.2 miles away, based in Lake Stevens, 5.0 stars from 102 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (10.4 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Monroe
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
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 Monroe, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Monroe
Most dryer calls in Monroe 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 Monroe Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Monroe, WA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Which areas near Monroe do these technicians cover?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Monroe
Dryer Repair Near Monroe
Before you call a Monroe 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.