Kenmore Dryer Repair in Port Washington, WI

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. Below are independent repair companies serving Port Washington, with those that mention Kenmore first, then the nearest dryer repair companies.

This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Kenmore, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.

Kenmore appliances were sold through Sears for decades, so many owners look for Sears dryer repair. The companies here are independent technicians who work on Kenmore and Kenmore Elite dryers; they are not Sears.

Independent Kenmore Dryer Technicians, Port Washington WI

We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Port Washington. Other nearby bases include Milwaukee (13), Wauwatosa (5), and Saukville (2). Distances run up to about 25 miles. No company within 30 miles of Port Washington names Kenmore in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: Appliance Rescue Service, around 3.1 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.

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

At the top of the Port Washington list: Sears Appliance Repair (47.4 miles away, based in Beaver Dam, 4.5 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Powerhouse Appliance LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Saukville, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (25.1 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews).

Know Your Kenmore Dryer

What a Kenmore Dryer Technician Deals With

Kenmore's compact condensing dryer needs no outside wall vent, runs on a 220V supply and offers manual-drain or direct-drain water removal. Source: Kenmore - 4.0 cu. ft. Front-Load Electric Condensing Dryer

Kenmore Dryer Symptoms and First Checks

• Check Vent light blinking. Kenmore says the exhaust is seriously restricted and the ducts should be cleaned and inspected before using the dryer again. 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)

Reading a Kenmore Dryer Error Code

Kenmore Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call

• Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
• Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
• Burning or hot smell during a cycle

Inside a Dryer Repair Visit

Keeping a Kenmore Dryer Running

• 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)
• 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:

• Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• 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?
• Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?

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

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

What Port Washington Owners Should Know

Most dryer calls in Port Washington 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.

Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Port Washington

• How often do you repair Kenmore dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
• Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?

Kenmore Dryer Repair FAQs: Port Washington, WI

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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.