Kenmore Dryer Repair in Gloucester Point, VA

If your Kenmore dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions Kenmore and fill in with nearby dryer repair companies so you always have options.

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 Gloucester Point

Within 30 miles of Gloucester Point there are 27 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Newport News (3). Briggs Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Gloucester Point. No company within 30 miles of Gloucester Point names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.

Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.

First up for Gloucester Point: Sears Appliance Repair (48.6 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (11.3 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Kenmore Dryer Features Technicians Work On

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

• 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)
• 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)

Kenmore Dryer Error Codes

Kenmore smart washers and dryers can check diagnostics through the Kenmore Smart app or Alexa and send app notices about blocked filters and other machine issues. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite 81782 Smart 7.4 cu. ft. Electric Dryer with Accela Steam

When to Call for Kenmore Dryer Repair

• Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
• Dryer will not start when you press Start
• Burning or hot smell during a cycle

What Gets Fixed on a Gloucester Point Dryer Call

Owner Care for Kenmore Dryers

• Clean the lint trap after every load, since lint that gets past it builds up in the vent and lengthens drying times. Source: Kenmore - 3 Reasons to Clean Your Dryer Vent (And How to Do It)
• 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)

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

What Kenmore Dryer Repairs Cost

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

• Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
• Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
• Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?

If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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

• Whether the dryer is gas or electric
• What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel

Local Notes for Gloucester Point

Most dryer calls in Gloucester Point 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.

Questions to Ask a Gloucester Point Technician

• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?

Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Gloucester Point, VA

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Clean the lint screen, check the vent hood outside and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Kenmore repair.