A Kenmore dryer shares most of its parts with other dryers, but its controls, error codes and sensor-dry cycles are specific to the brand. The Clarkston list starts with companies that name Kenmore, followed by other appliance repair companies that list dryer work.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Kenmore dryers were made for Sears by several manufacturers over the years, so the model number matters more than the badge. Independent technicians can look up the parts from it.
Kenmore Dryer Repair Near Clarkston
Within 30 miles of Clarkston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Atlanta (20), Decatur (6), and Stone Mountain (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. The closest is Fridge repair service, about 1.4 miles away. None of the repair companies near Clarkston name Kenmore in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your model before booking. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.6, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention Kenmore | 0 |
Closest matches for Clarkston: Comfort Appliance Repair of Atlanta (6.0 miles away, based in Chamblee, 4.9 stars from 1,720 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Fixer Appliance Repair of Atlanta (3.0 miles away, based in Atlanta, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 399 reviews, lists Saturday hours); City Boys R Us Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Atlanta, 4.4 stars from 383 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Kenmore Dryer
What a Kenmore Dryer Technician Deals With
Kenmore's Check Vent sensor alerts the owner when the dryer is not moving enough air to the outside. Source: Kenmore - Laundry List: Kenmore Dryer Buying Guide
Kenmore Dryer Symptoms and First Checks
- Dryer not heating. Kenmore says to check for a tripped breaker or blown fuse and, on gas models, confirm the gas supply is on, noting an electric dryer can tumble without heat on a partial circuit. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)
- Dryer takes too long to dry. Kenmore says to clean the lint filter of lint and softener residue and check the exhaust duct for buildup or excess length. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)
Reading a Kenmore Dryer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| HS (Elite steam dryers) | The humidity (moisture) sensor has failed; the dryer needs service. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178) |
| CL (Elite steam dryers) | Control Lock is on. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178) |
| tE1-tE7 (Elite steam dryers) | A temperature sensor has failed; the dryer needs service. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178) |
Kenmore Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Clarkston
Owner Care for Kenmore Dryers
- 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)
- To clean the vent, unplug the dryer, disconnect the duct from the dryer and wall, and vacuum lint from the duct, the wall vent and the back of the dryer. Source: Kenmore - 3 Reasons to Clean Your Dryer Vent (And How to Do It)
Brand guides: Kenmore Dryer Not Heating: Causes and Fixes.
What Kenmore Dryer Repairs Cost
Most Kenmore dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Clarkston
Most dryer calls in Clarkston 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.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Questions to Ask a Clarkston Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarkston, GA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my Kenmore dryer worth repairing?
What should I do about a Kenmore error code?
How do I find a technician who knows Kenmore dryers?
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Write down any error code your Kenmore dryer shows and when it appears. It helps a Clarkston technician bring the right parts.