Kenmore Dryer Repair in Herndon, VA

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. 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.

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

Kenmore Dryer Repair Near Herndon

Within 30 miles of Herndon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 list an address in Herndon, and the rest are spread across Chantilly (7), Ashburn (7), and Sterling (6). Distances run up to about 8 miles. No company within 90 miles of Herndon mentions Kenmore by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Alpha Herndon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.0 miles from Herndon. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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 Herndon: Herndon Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sterling Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Sterling, 4.6 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Kenmore Dryer Lines and Features

What a Kenmore Dryer Technician Deals With

On Kenmore Elite steam dryers, the display reports ductwork restriction in steps (d80, d90, d95) and a blinking CHECK VENT, which the guide says is an exhaust problem rather than a dryer failure. Source: Kenmore - Kenmore Elite Steam Dryer Use & Care Guide (796.8178/796.9178)

Common Kenmore Dryer Problems

• 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 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)

Reading a Kenmore Dryer Error Code

Signs Your Kenmore Dryer Needs a Technician

• Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
• Burning or hot smell during a cycle
• Cycles take two or three runs to finish

What Gets Fixed on a Herndon Dryer Call

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)
• 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)

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

Budgeting for a Kenmore Dryer Repair

Price the repair before replacing a Kenmore dryer. Published ranges for common jobs:

• Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
• Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?

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

• How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
• Any error code on the display
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel

Around Herndon

Most dryer calls in Herndon 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 Herndon Technician

• Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?

Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Herndon, VA

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Before you call, find the model and serial number on your Kenmore dryer's label, usually inside the door opening. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.