Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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 Port Townsend, WA
We found 26 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Port Townsend. Other nearby bases include Everett (10), Edmonds (3), and Lynnwood (3). Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Whidbey Appliance Service, around 10.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 21 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Port Townsend. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.4, 15.4, 17.8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Port Townsend: Fast Appliances Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.9 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ace Appliance Service (29.9 miles away, based in Everett, 5.0 stars from 322 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Sequim, 4.7 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Orca Appliance Services (29.5 miles away, based in Edmonds, 4.8 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Port Townsend
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Port Townsend
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for Port Townsend, WA
Most dryer calls in Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend technician a trip for parts.