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Fast, Reliable Dryer Repair Help from Sears Home Services
When your dryer stops working, every laundry day becomes a hassle. Whether it’s not heating, making strange noises, or taking forever to dry your clothes, Sears Home Services can help. Our expert technicians are trained to repair gas and electric dryers from all major brands — quickly, professionally, and at a time that works for you.
Schedule dryer repair service today and get your laundry back on track — same-day and next-day appointments often available.
Why Sears Home Services?
Happy Customers
Average of 3,000,000+ homes serviced/year. Over 500,000 5-star ratings.
Flexible Scheduling
Available 6 days a week in most areas.
Expert Technicians
1,500+ manufacturer-trained technicians with an average of 10+ years of experience.
Quality Parts For Hundreds Of Brands
Repairs for most major brands, no matter where you bought it.
We Repair All Dryer Types and Brands
Our technicians handle every kind of dryer — from traditional gas dryers to compact ventless models. No matter the type, we’ll diagnose and fix the issue fast.
Electric Dryers
Electric dryers are typically dependable and efficient but prone to issues like failed heating elements or blown thermal fuses.
Here are some of the most common failures you'll experience with electric dryers.
Not Heating
For an electric dryer that won’t heat, follow the troubleshooting tips in this popular DIY repair video.
Electric Dryer Not Starting
For electric dryers, follow the expert DIY troubleshooting tips in this video to find and fix the cause of starting problems:
DIY dryer repair isn't for everyone. If you aren't completely confident that you can safely find and fix the problem on your own, schedule dryer repair service and we'll send a Sears Home Services technician to your home to fix the dryer.
Gas Dryers
Troubleshooting and repairing gas dryers can be challenging.
Won't Heat
When you have a gas dryer that doesn’t heat, follow the troubleshooting steps in this video.
Gas Dryer Won't Start
Use the troubleshooting steps in this video to diagnose and fix a gas dryer not starting:
If you're unable to find and fix the cause of your dryer failure on your own, schedule a repair appointment and we'll send a Sears technician to fix the problem.
Ventless Dryers
Common in apartments and condos — we repair ventless dryers too. Ventless models often use compressors, fans and complicated control systems that are difficult for DIY'ers to diagnose and repair on their own.
When you experience problems with your ventless dryer, set up dryer repair service and we'll fix the issue.
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. .
How it works
EASY SCHEDULING
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DIAGNOSTIC FEE
Apply your diagnostic fee to the costs of repair.
PROTECTION PLANS
Save up to $150 on your repair if you enroll in a home warranty.
Dryer Repair Service Areas
Sears Home Services offers dryer repair nationwide, including in:
• Los Angeles, CA
• Chicago, IL
• Houston, TX
• Phoenix, AZ
• Columbus, OH
• Atlanta, GA
• Miami, FL
• Seattle, WA
• Dallas, TX
• And many more U.S. cities!
Enter your ZIP code in our Dryer Repair Scheduler to check availability in your area and schedule service today.
FAQs About Dryer Repair
Most repairs are completed in one visit, depending on part availability and issue complexity.
In many areas, yes — same-day and next-day appointments are available. Check your ZIP code to confirm.
If the repair cost is less than 50% of the price of a new dryer and the unit is under 10 years old, a repair is usually worth it.
Yes — the diagnostic charge is credited toward the total cost of repair if you go forward with the service.
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Repair Dryer Resources
This step-by-step guide explains how to diagnose a faulty dryer heating element and replace it safely. Learn the tools you need, common symptoms of failure, and how to test your dryer after the repair.
This Sears Home Services guide shows how to replace a thermal fuse in a dryer, including safety tips, troubleshooting steps, and best practices to maintain drying performance.
Learn why your dryer is squeaking and how to fix the problem with Sears Home Services.
Glossary Terms
A dryer drum is the main interior component of a clothes dryer where clothes are placed to be dried. It rotates during the drying cycle, allowing heated air to circulate through the clothes.
A dryer filter, commonly known as a lint filter, is a component of a clothes dryer that captures lint and other debris from clothes during the drying process, preventing them from clogging the dryer vent.
A dryer pedestal is a platform that elevates a dryer off the ground, making it easier to load and unload laundry while also providing additional storage space in some models.
A dryer rack is an accessory for clothes dryers that provides a stationary platform to dry items without tumbling, ideal for delicate or bulky items, or shoes that might be damaged by the usual drying cycle.