If your Whirlpool dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Selah, with those that mention Whirlpool first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.
Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Whirlpool. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Whirlpool dryers and other brands.
Who Works on Whirlpool Dryers Near Selah
Within 30 miles of Selah there are 13 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Yakima (7), Union Gap (1), and Naches (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 1 lists Whirlpool specifically. Nearest on the list: SilverAppliances, around 3.2 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Selah. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.2, 3.5, 3.8 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
At the top of the Selah list: Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Toppenish, 4.4 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (80.9 miles away, based in Hood River, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Union Gap, 4.0 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gordie's Used Appliance (3.8 miles away, based in Yakima, 4.5 stars from 172 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Dryer Features Technicians Work On
How Whirlpool Dryers Are Built
The HybridCare dryer uses a heat pump to dry and recycle the same air, so it needs no vent to the outside. Source: Whirlpool Corporation - HybridCare clothes dryer earns award
Whirlpool Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Noisy dryer. Level the dryer, then look for coins, pins or zippers caught in the drum, noting that gas-valve clicking is normal. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Clean the lint screen, check that the vent is metal, short and unkinked with a free-moving outside flap, and avoid overloading. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Reading a Whirlpool Dryer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| AF / F4E3 | Restricted airflow from a clogged lint screen or a blocked, crushed or overly bent vent. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| L2 | Low or no line voltage, so the heater may not come on; check both breakers or fuses and the power cord. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
| PF | A power failure interrupted the cycle; press and hold Start to resume. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Error Codes in Dryers |
Signs Your Whirlpool Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Care Whirlpool Recommends for Its Dryers
- Keep the dryer level with all four legs on the floor to prevent pounding noises. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Sounds or Noises in a Dryer
- Clean the outside exhaust venting every one to two years, or sooner if drying slows, and make sure the exterior hood flap opens freely. Source: Whirlpool Product Help - Dryer is not Drying or Experiencing Long Dry Times
Brand guides: Whirlpool Dryer Not Heating: What to Check.
Budgeting for a Whirlpool Dryer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 for a Whirlpool Dryer Call
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
What Selah Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Selah 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.
Questions to Ask a Selah Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Whirlpool Dryer Repair FAQs: Selah, WA
Why does my Whirlpool dryer show an error code?
Which Selah technicians work on Whirlpool?
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Other Dryer Repair in Selah
Whirlpool Dryer Repair Near Selah
Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Whirlpool repair.