Kenmore Dryer Repair in Huntersville, NC

In many of the town's two-story houses, the dryer duct travels through a wall cavity or attic before reaching the outside. Every bend collects lint, and the exterior flap can get coated with spring pollen or stuck shut by a wasp nest. Restricted airflow makes clothes take two cycles, trips the thermal fuse, and eventually burns out heating elements on electric models.

Machines that came with the house are now reaching the age when belts, idler pulleys and drum rollers wear out. That shows up as squealing, rhythmic thumping, or a motor that hums while the drum stays still. These drive parts are usually practical to replace, and a technician can check them during the same visit as any heat problem.

Unplug the dryer and clean around the lint screen housing. Then, with the dryer running on an air-only setting, step outside and see whether the vent flap opens freely. On a gas dryer, leave the gas valve and line alone. If the dryer smells hot or scorched, stop using it until it is checked.

Our technician tests the fuse, thermostats, element or igniter, inspects the drive parts, and measures airflow at the vent. If the duct itself is the bottleneck, we tell you what we found so you can have it cleaned or rerouted. You get the diagnosis and the price before anything is replaced.