Kenmore Dryer Repair in Germantown, WI

If your Kenmore dryer has stopped heating, stopped tumbling or started throwing an error code, the technician you call should know the model line. Below are independent repair companies serving Germantown, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.

Independent listings only: Washer and Dryer Repair is not affiliated with or endorsed by Kenmore. If your dryer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Kenmore directly.

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

Independent Kenmore Dryer Technicians, Germantown WI

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Germantown. 2 list an address in Germantown, and the rest are spread across Milwaukee (9), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Nearest on the list: All Brand Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. No company within 30 miles of Germantown names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Germantown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.

Closest matches for Germantown: Sears Appliance Repair (38.9 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews); Powerhouse Appliance LLC (13.2 miles away, based in Saukville, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

Kenmore Dryer Lines and Features

How Kenmore Dryers Are Built

SmartDry Ultra dryers combine two moisture sensors with a temperature monitor and a dual heating element to fine-tune heat and cycle length. Source: Kenmore - 8.8 cu. ft. Electric Dryer w/ SmartDry Ultra Technology

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

Kenmore Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Burning or hot smell during a cycle
• Cycles take two or three runs to finish
• Drum turns but the air stays cool

How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Germantown

Keeping a Kenmore Dryer Running

• 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)
• 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

Most Kenmore dryer repairs involve common parts and an hour or so of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:

• Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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?
• Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
• Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?

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.

What to Have Ready for a Kenmore Dryer Call

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

Local Notes for Germantown

Most dryer calls in Germantown 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 Germantown

• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
• Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
• Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?

Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Germantown, WI

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