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SEARS DRYER REPAIR SERVICE
Sears dryer repair technicians know all the top dryer brands such as Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Samsung, GE, LG and Kenmore. We can fix your dryer no matter where you bought it. Sears Home Services has more than 2,500+ local repair technicians across the US who are highly trained and skilled to fix your dryer.
Our techs repaired over a million laundry appliances in the past year, so they have the experience needed to repair your dryer the right way. Choose the nationwide leader in appliance repair to fix your dryer when you encounter a failure.
Prevent costly breakdowns, reduce energy costs and extend the life of your dryer by scheduling a Sears technician to perform annual preventive dryer maintenance.
Find the dryer parts and accessories you need to keep your clothes dryer in top shape at Sears PartsDirect.
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QUALITY PARTS FOR HUNDREDS OF BRANDS
Repairs for most major brands, no matter where you bought it.
Dryer brands we repair
No matter where you bought it, we can fix it. We repair most major brands, makes, and models.
Sears Home Services is the only nationally authorized Kenmore dryer service provider.
No matter where you bought your dryer, we’re prepared to repair it. We work on numerous clothing dryer brands including Frigidaire, Samsung, Maytag, GE and LG.
Sears Home Services is also the only nationally authorized Kenmore service provider. No one knows Kenmore better than we do. With our years of experience on thousands of dryers, you can rest assured we’re familiar with your clothes dryer and we have the right parts for the job. .
FAQ & TIPS
When your dryer is less than 8 years old and the repair cost is less than half the cost of buying a new dryer, it usually makes more sense to repair the dishwasher rather than replace it.
Read about simple troubleshooting tips for gas and electric dryers.
DIY QUICK FIXES: DRYER TROUBLESHOOTING
- Open the door and close it firmly to ensure it's closed properly.
- Confirm it’s receiving power. If lights on the display don’t turn on when you press them or other appliances in the room are also not functional, reset the breaker and try again.
- If your house has a fuse panel, check to see if the fuse has blown and replace it if necessary.
- Make sure the dryer is plugged directly into a power outlet and not into an extension cord.
- Confirm you're choosing a cycle that uses heat to dry clothing. Cycles like Air Dry or Air Fluff don’t use heat, and may take longer to completely dry clothing.
- Make sure there's no lint blocking the exhaust vent (located on the outside of your home).
- Check to be sure the vent hose running from the dryer to the wall isn't kinked or crushed. If the hose is damaged, replace it with a rigid metal or rigid flexible hose (as opposed to vinyl or foil).
- Double-check that your vent hose is as straight as possible and no longer than 25 feet. If the hose has any 90-degree turns, it should be no longer than 20-feet because the turn can restrict airflow and increase drying time.
- For gas dryers, make sure the gas is running properly. An easy way to identify a gas supply issue is to check another gas appliance in your home:
- On Gas Ranges - Turn on burners to see if they light.
- On Water Heaters - See if pilot light is lit.
- On Gas Furnace - Turn on Furnace, set to 80° and check for heat coming from heater vents.
- Gas dryers may make a clicking sound when the gas valve cycles on and off—this is normal.
- Before starting the dryer, check all pockets and remove any coins or loose objects.
- If you hear the noises while the dryer is running, stop the unit and look for any loose objects at the base of the drum.
- Make sure the dryer is level and that all four feet are firmly on the ground. If the unit isn't level, it can rock during cycles and cause noise.
There are several dryer components that may be the culprit if your gas or electric dryer will tumble but won’t generate any heat to dry your clothes. Here’s what you need to check:
- Confirm the thermal fuse hasn't overheated and is properly connected.
- The radiant sensor triggers the gas valve coils to start up when the igniter gets hot enough. (Gas dryers only)
- Similar to the thermal fuse, the gas dryer igniter may break or burn out. If it’s not glowing, it won't ignite the gas in the burner.
- Heating Elements can burn out over time, leaving you with a dryer that won’t heat. In a gas dryer, check to ensure gas valve coils are powering up. For electric, test the heater element for continuity.
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Glossary Terms
Natural gas is a fossil fuel used primarily for heating, cooking, and electricity generation. It's a hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting mainly of methane, but it also contains smaller amounts of other hydrocarbons and sometimes sulfur compounds.
A gas dryer is a laundry appliance that uses natural gas or propane to generate heat to dry clothes.
A humidifier is a device designed to increase humidity levels in a single room or an entire building, improving air quality and comfort.
A generator stator is the stationary part of a generator that, together with the moving rotor, plays a crucial role in electricity generation. It consists of coils where electric power is produced through electromagnetic induction.
Common Dryer brand symptoms to look out for
- Samsung dryer isn't heating
- Whirlpool dryer not heating
- Kenmore dryer not heating
- LG dryer not heating
- Maytag dryer not heating
- Samsung dryer not spinning
- GE dryer not heating
- Whirlpool dryer not starting
- Amana dryer not heating
- GE dryer not starting
- Samsung dryer not drying
- Speed Queen dryer not heating
- Samsung dryer not turning on
- Samsung dryer not starting
- Whirlpool dryer not spinning
- Kenmore Elite dryer not heating
- LG dryer not drying
- Samsung dryer won't turn off
- Kenmore dryer not starting
- Maytag dryer not starting
- Whirlpool dryer will not come on
- Whirlpool dryer takes 3 cycles to dry
- Whirlpool dryer start button not working
- Whirlpool dryer not tumbling
- Whirlpool dryer Duet model not running
- Samsung dryer blowing cold air
- Samsung dryer sensor dry not working
- Samsung dryer stops early
- Samsung dryer keeps running
- Samsung dryer keeps stopping
- Samsung dryer taking a long time to dry
- Samsung dryer won't get hot
- Maytag dryer drum not turning
- LG dryer sensor not working
- LG dryer clean filter light won't turn off
- GE dryer buttons not working
- GE dryer dial not working
- GE dryer timer knob not working
Common Dryer symptoms to look out for
- Dryer won't turn off
- Dryer won't start cycle
- Dryer will not heat up
- Dryer vibrates
- Dryer stopped working
- Dryer not working
- Dryer not turning on
- Dryer not starting
- Dryer not spinning
- Dryer not heating
- Dryer not drying clothes properly
- Dryer not drying
- Dryer not draining
- Dryer not cooling down
- Dryer noisy
- Dryer no sound
- Dryer no power
- Dryer no heat
- Dryer makes noise when tumbling
- Dryer light not working
- Dryer leaking water
- Dryer leaking from bottom
- Dryer leaking
- Dryer isn't heating
- Dryer gets hot but takes long time to dry
- Dryer drum roller replacement
- Dryer door not closing
- Dryer display not working
- Dryer burning smell