When a dryer quits in Mukilteo, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Mukilteo
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mukilteo. 1 list an address in Mukilteo, and the rest are spread across Everett (15), Lynnwood (7), and Edmonds (5). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Hearthline Appliance Repair Pros, around 1.4 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
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) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Mukilteo: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Bothell (8.1 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 1,493 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Lynnwood, 4.7 stars from 413 reviews); Fast Appliances Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (6.9 miles away, based in Bothell, 4.9 stars from 270 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Mukilteo Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Mukilteo Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Mukilteo 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 Mukilteo
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mukilteo, WA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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Before you call a Mukilteo 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.