When a dryer quits in Mountlake Terrace, 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 Mountlake Terrace and the Snohomish County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Mountlake Terrace, WA
Within 30 miles of Mountlake Terrace there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Mountlake Terrace itself, and the rest are spread across Bothell (8), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is A-Service: Heating, Cooling & Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
At the top of the Mountlake Terrace list: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (2.7 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Appliance Fixers (5.5 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Appliances Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Mountlake Terrace
What Gets Fixed on a Mountlake Terrace Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Mountlake Terrace, 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Mountlake Terrace
Most dryer calls in Mountlake Terrace 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mountlake Terrace
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mountlake Terrace, WA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Mountlake Terrace
Dryer Repair Near Mountlake Terrace
Before you call a Mountlake Terrace 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.