Is this gas dryer worth fixing?

[Appliance Repair Aid]

Hi,

Dryer belts rarely make a noise. Drum bearings, idler pulley, motors often do make noises.

No model# posted but something here may help...

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

[LB]

17 years old GE gas dryer is squeaking like crazy. I am trying to decide if it is worth getting it fixed. Not a DIY job for me. service wants $66 to check it out. If I get it fixed parts get added on. I realize it may be a belt or belts or bearings or a combo.

Experiences??

TIA

LB

[LB]

Thank you for the quick info. Back to my original concern. Is it worth fixing?? FWIW I am in north west NJ

LB

[Appliance Repair Aid]

First, find out what is wrong with it. Drum bearing, drum supports, idler pulley are all very much worth it. If the motor is the noise maker, possible spending 100-150 dollars and it may not be worth the trouble.

jeff. Appliance Repair Aid

[LB]

Yup, thats the rub. And the house will probably be sold within a year.

LB

[Joseph Meehan]

Jeff seems to have good advice and I have little information other than personal experience with my Maytag about the same age. First time was the belt and second time, a few months ago, was only dust.

[Edwin Pawlowski]

Could be a few things, like the drum rollers. Not terribly expensive parts. Figure the $6 plugs maybe another $40 to $60 for labor, about $40 for parts. If everything else is working OK, you have a serviceable dryer for less than $150 that could last another 5 years. At 17 years you are past the "average" life span. Something else can go again the next day. Or you can put that $150 towards a brand new unit.

[LB]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you again! You are an AHR Champion:-))

LB