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 Moses Lake, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Moses Lake
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Moses Lake. 1 list an address in Moses Lake, and the rest are spread across East Wenatchee (2), Wenatchee (1), and Ellensburg (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Moses Lake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 50.1, 51.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
Closest matches for Moses Lake: Sears Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.4 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (57.9 miles away, based in Richland, 4.8 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Guarantee Appliance (50.1 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Moses Lake
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:
- 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Moses Lake, WA
Most dryer calls in Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Moses Lake, WA
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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 Moses Lake technician a trip for parts.