A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Yelm and the Thurston County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Yelm, WA
Within 30 miles of Yelm there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Tacoma (13), Spanaway (4), and Puyallup (4). Of those, 11 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Pro Appliance Repair Lacey is the nearest, roughly 9.6 miles from Yelm. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.6, 10.7, 10.8 |
| Mention washers | 14 |
Closest matches for Yelm: Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Weirs Appliances (18.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (20.6 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Lid or door will not unlock
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Yelm
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Yelm quote:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What to Have Ready
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Yelm, WA
Washer calls in Yelm most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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 Yelm
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Yelm, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Yelm technician gets at the parts.