Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Dryer Repair
- Is my dryer worth repairing?
The really, really short answer is “yes”. Unless it's having a problem with the electronics and the parts are very expensive, or it's very, very, very old, it's almost always worth it to fix a dryer. - Is my dryer worth repairing if it takes too long to dry?
This is really common. Clothes dryers don't get “tired ” or “old ” they just get clogged with lint. I can stop by, completely disassemble your dryer, clean out all the lint, vacuum out the duct-work, put everything back together and it will dry as good as the day you bought it. - Is my dryer worth repairing if I hear a grinding noise?
Dryers are famous for collecting coins, screws and things that fall out of pockets. These are easily removed and any damage they've caused is usually easily fixable. - Is my dryer worth repairing if I hear a thumping noise?
Many times the rollers that support the drum become worn or damaged, or the pulley that maintains tension on the belt wears out. Replacing worn or damaged belts and rollers is always a good investment, since they're relatively inexpensive and last a long time. - Is my dryer worth repairing if it does nothing?
Dryers are designed to stop if any of a number of things happen that could be annoying or unsafe, so if your dryer appears to be completely non-functional, it probably has a tripped safety thermostat or switch. - Is my dryer worth repairing if it doesn't get hot?
Whether it's gas or electric, the parts that do the heating are “wear items ”. Electric dryers have heating coils that eventually wear out, and gas dryers have igniters that wear out. This is normal and expected and repairs are very reliable and much less expensive than replacing the machine. Replacing a dryer because it doesn't get hot would be like replacing a lamp because the bulb burned out. - Is my dryer worth repairing if it has electronic controls and the display is acting weird?
A new dryer runs around $600 and the a new board plus labor could easily run more than half of that. In this case, I'd suggest replacing your dryer, not repairing it.
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Give me a call at (315)308-1006 and I'll be happy to discuss it with you at no charge!