When a dryer quits in Yakima, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Yakima, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Yakima
Our data shows 12 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Yakima. 7 of them are based in Yakima itself, and other nearby bases include Union Gap (1), Wapato (1), and Naches (1). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. The closest is Avery Home Services, about 0.6 miles away. 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 12 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Yakima. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 12 |
The leading options for Yakima are Sears Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gordie's Used Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Telco Electroncs, LLC (2.3 miles away, 4.6 stars from 9 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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
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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Yakima
Most dryer calls in Yakima 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Yakima
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Yakima, WA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
How much does dryer repair cost in Yakima?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Yakima 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.