Electric Dryer Repair in Kenmore, WA

An electric dryer heats with a heating element on a 240 volt supply, so no-heat faults often come down to the element, a fuse, a thermostat or the breaker. We repair electric dryers in Kenmore, WA, and we give you the price before work starts.

Safety first. Unplug the dryer before you open any panel. A 240 volt dryer can hurt you even when it looks switched off.

How an electric dryer is different

An electric dryer uses a 240 volt outlet on its own double breaker. The heating element is a coil of wire that glows to make heat, and a blower pushes that air through the drum.

Because the breaker is a double breaker, one half can trip and leave the dryer turning but not heating. That is worth checking before anything else.

Common electric dryer faults

• Heating element. A burnt or broken coil gives a dryer that runs cold.
• Thermal fuse. It blows to protect the dryer from overheating, often because the vent is blocked.
• Thermostats and high-limit switch. They control and limit the heat and can fail in either direction.
• Breaker or supply. A tripped double breaker or a worn plug and outlet can cut the heat.

What you can check first

• Look at the breaker panel. A double breaker with one half tripped can leave the drum turning with no heat.
• Clean the lint filter and clear the vent hose behind the dryer, with the dryer unplugged.
• Check that the plug is fully in and not warm or discolored.
• Tell us what you see, and whether the dryer ever heats at all.

A burning smell, scorch marks or a plug that is hot should stop you using the dryer. Call a technician, and read our guide to dryer warning signs and fire safety.

What happens on an electric dryer visit

We check the vent, the plug and the breaker first. Then we test the fuse, the thermostats and the heating element with a meter before we replace anything. We explain what we found and quote the price before work starts.

Kenmore electric dryer repair service

We repair Kenmore electric dryers. Replacement parts for a Kenmore electric dryer include the heating element, thermal fuse, thermostat, belt and motor. An electric Kenmore dryer that is not heating often needs the element or fuse, or the breaker checked. If you need an electric dryer diagram or schematic, see our manuals and diagrams guide.

Electric dryer repair questions

Why does my electric dryer run but not heat?

The usual causes are a tripped half of the double breaker, a blown thermal fuse, a failed heating element or a blocked vent. A technician tests each one before replacing it.

Why does my electric dryer keep tripping the breaker?

It can point to a short in the heating element, a damaged cord or a worn outlet. Stop using the dryer and call a technician.

Is it safe to open an electric dryer myself?

Only with the dryer unplugged, and only for simple jobs such as clearing lint. Work on the element, wiring or supply should be left to a qualified technician.