We cannot give one price for every dryer. The fault, the part and the model all change it. Here is what decides the cost, so you know what to expect when you call.
What changes the price
- The fault. A blocked vent is not the same job as a failed motor.
- The part. Some parts are cheap. Others, like a control board, cost more.
- The model. Parts for older or special models can be harder to find.
- Gas or electric. The parts and the checks are different.
- Access. How hard it is to reach the part, and the vent run behind the dryer.
What we will tell you before work starts
- What is wrong with the dryer.
- What the repair involves.
- The cost of the repair, so you can decide.
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Repair or replace?
If the dryer is old and the repair is large, a replacement may make more sense. We will tell you what we see and leave the decision to you.
Questions people ask
Do you give a quote over the phone?
Often we can give an idea from your description. [Provider to confirm]
Is there a charge to look at the dryer?
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How to compare dryer repair quotes in Kenmore
Two quotes for the same job can look very different. Before you compare prices, ask what each quote includes. A fair dryer repair cost in Kenmore should cover the visit, the diagnosis, the part and the labour, with the total given before work starts.
- Is the diagnosis fee separate? Some companies credit it toward the repair. Others do not.
- Is the part included? Ask for the part by name, for example a thermal fuse or a drive belt.
- Is there a warranty on the part and the labour? Get it in writing.
- Does the quote say what happens if the first fix does not work?
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Repair or replace the dryer?
A simple rule helps. If the dryer is fairly new and the fault is one part, repair is usually the better choice. If it is very old, has several faults, or the repair quote is close to the price of a new dryer, replacing it may make more sense. We will tell you honestly which side of that line your dryer is on.
Safety matters too. A dryer with a burnt smell, scorched wiring or a long history of overheating should not be used until it has been checked.
Get a price for your dryer
Call and tell us what the dryer is doing.