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Frequently Asked Questions About Dryer Repair
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.