Kenmore Dryer Repair in Manitou Springs, CO

Most Kenmore dryer repairs in Manitou Springs involve the same few systems: heat, airflow, the drum drive and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Manitou Springs, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.

Washer and Dryer Repair is independent and not affiliated with Kenmore. Listed companies are independent technicians who repair Kenmore dryers and other brands.

If you bought your Kenmore at Sears, you do not need to go back to Sears for a repair. Independent technicians near Manitou Springs work on Kenmore dryers every week.

Who Works on Kenmore Dryers Near Manitou Springs

Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Manitou Springs. 2 list an address in Manitou Springs, and the rest are spread across Colorado Springs (33), Woodland Park (1), and Monument (1). No company within 90 miles of Manitou Springs mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. City Wide Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Manitou Springs. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.

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First up for Manitou Springs: Mr. Appliance of the Front Range (4.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,710 reviews); Reliable Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 575 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dakine Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.9 stars from 1,286 reviews); D3/A-OK Appliance Service, Inc. (9.9 miles away, based in Colorado Springs, 4.7 stars from 4,697 reviews).

Kenmore Dryer Features Technicians Work On

How Kenmore Dryers Are Built

Accela Steam dryers connect directly to the household water supply, so the inlet hose and water pressure (20 to 120 psi) become part of a steam-dryer service check. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)

What Kenmore Says to Check First

• Dryer vibrating or noisy. Kenmore says to level the dryer on its four feet without extending them more than needed and keep at least an inch of clearance at the sides and back. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)
• Clothes wrinkled after drying. Kenmore says to remove clothes promptly, avoid overloading, and use Wrinkle Guard or a short touch-up cycle. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)

Reading a Kenmore Dryer Error Code

Kenmore Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
• Drum turns but the air stays cool
• Dryer will not start when you press Start

How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Manitou Springs

Keeping a Kenmore Dryer Running

• Use only 4-inch rigid or semi-rigid metal duct (no plastic or foil), check it for lint monthly and clean it at least yearly; one Elite steam model allows about 65 feet with no elbows and 28 feet with four 90-degree elbows using a 4-inch hood. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)
• If the lint screen looks clogged when held to the light, scrub it with hot soapy water and a stiff brush and let it dry fully before reinstalling. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)

Brand guides: Kenmore Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes.

Budgeting for a Kenmore Dryer Repair

A Kenmore dryer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:

• Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?

A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?

Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.

Getting Ready for the Repair

• Whether the dryer is gas or electric
• Any error code on the display
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel

Around Manitou Springs

Most dryer calls in Manitou Springs come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.

Before You Book in Manitou Springs

• Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
• Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
• What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?

Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Manitou Springs, CO

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Write down any error code your Kenmore dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Manitou Springs technician bring the right parts.