A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving University Place and the Pierce County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in University Place, WA
Within 30 miles of University Place there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in University Place, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). The closest is Essential University Place Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.0, 2.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
Closest matches for University Place: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (9.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (7.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in University Place
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around University Place
Most dryer calls in University Place 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 University Place
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: University Place, WA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in University Place faster and cheaper.