A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Seattle list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Seattle, WA
Within 30 miles of Seattle there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 33 of them are based in Seattle itself, and the rest are spread across Bellevue (5) and Mercer Island (2). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Five Star Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.5, 0.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Seattle are Washer and Dryer Repair Services (4.7 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fixers (3.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Major Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro Repairs (1.6 miles away, 4.6 stars from 660 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Seattle
Before replacing a dryer in Seattle, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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 Seattle, WA
Gas dryers in Seattle are typically served by Puget Sound Energy. If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: PSE locations - service area (King County: electric and natural gas)
Seattle has eight designated historic districts, among them the Harvard-Belmont Landmark District, Columbia City and Ballard Avenue landmark districts. Source: Historic Districts - Seattle Department of Neighborhoods
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 Seattle Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Seattle, WA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Seattle
Dryer Repair Near Seattle
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 Seattle technician a trip for parts.