My clothes dryer stopped working yesterday. It still runs but there's no heat at all. It's maybe 5 years old. Sounds like the heating element is out. Can anyone recommend a repairman for this? I hate to have to call someplace like Sears and was hoping to find someone local. Any info is helpful! As of this morning, I have towels hanging on the back deck and if the dogs don't eat them before I get home, it'll rain. Ugh.
Actually, I found Sears to be my best bet; they monitor the repairmen, so you'll not get raked over the coals. I thought their price was fair when they came out and repaired mine several years ago.
Well, I'll certainly try them then. Thanks a million. Did you just call the Sears in Raleigh at the mall?
I can't remember, but I found this: http://www.searshomeservices.com/washers-and-dryers/repair 1-800-424-2047
Thanks for your help. I have them scheduled to come out this Friday afternoon. Unfortunately, it's going to cost $193.99, since I went with the one-year guaranteed work (as opposed to a charge of $129 for the visit, WITHOUT parts included and with a 60-day warranty.) :/ On the plus side, I thought my dryer was about 5 years old. Turns out it's 8 years old. So, it could always be worse... It's been good so far!
Make sure the vent line is not clogged. Last year I had a bird build a nest in the vent and nothing would dry.
Excellent point! Also a number of fires have started due to clogged vents, or so my Mother In Law keeps telling me!
If you're the handy type dryers are usually pretty easy to fix. I had the same sort of problem with my dryer a few months ago and fixed it myself with a $15 part. That's a lot better than $193.99 plus I'm assuming whatever parts they replace My problem turned out to be the Thermistor control
dryer question. call Mike's Appliance Repair @ 919-264-8896. He has repaired my washer and dryer. His fees are so much more reasonalbe than Sear. Also, I asked if he thought i should get a newer one. His reply ws NO. I think the cost each was about $75-85. He came to the house to determine what he need and then returned to replace the parts.
repair dryer call Mike's Appliance Repair at 919-264-8896. Mr. Mike has repaired my washer and dryer. Each time his cost was about $75/$85 including parts and labor. He is prompt and will give you a time, not the standard "afternoon" or "morning".
dryer repair Thanks for recommending Mike. We called him last night and he came out tonight and fixed our dryer problem.
For future reference, I would also highly recommend Stewarts appliance. Local guy. We called him on a Friday - he was at our house within an hour, went and got the part and finished the same day. Excellent service and fair prices
Samsung dryer Ive used Stewart's several times and I agree they are great. But, unfortunately he they do not work on Samsung dryers. I called Mike and neither does he. Its tumbling but, there is not heat. We have checked the hose and thats clear. Its less than two years old. Does anyone have someone they can recommend? Thanks!
