Clothes Dryer Repair or Replace

Could be something simple, like an igniter, could be more complex like a control or gas valve.

At 15 years it is near the end of its normal life, but my Maytag is 26 years with one minor repair. Crap shoot on the repair/replace until you know the cost. Under $100, repair, 100 to 200, questionable, over $200 I'd replace.

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Whirlpool is still one of the better brands. My local dealer recommends them, Amana, Maytag.

If you call someone out it could run you at least $150.00. Double that and you could get a new dryer. Don't buy whirlpool,

Give me a reson(s) why I should not buy Whirlpool.

Thanks Edwin. Appreciate the post.

I don't care for them.

Unless you can diagnose and then fix it if it's cost effective, junk it. It's not worth the service call to find out what's wrong on a 15 year old unit. You can go to Consumer's Reports website for rating info on new ones.

Well, you've got to pull it out to replace it. Why not check to see if the igniter/pilot light still works? Maybe the thermostat-dohicky.

Longer to dry MAY be a lint-clog in the exhaust vent and a new dryer may not help.

Good enough. What other things don't you care for. I want to avoid them too.

If you're a DIY'er you can probably fix it for less than $50 in materials. Otherwise the cost of parts and labor would come close to the price of a new dryer.

As for brands, one aspect of most Whirlpools is that both the intake and exhaust air paths are on the same side of the drum. Compare that with Maytag or GE where the exhaust is drawn from the front of the drum, which provides better air circulation and more efficient drying IMHO.

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My whirlpool did the same thing, I had the same dilema, turned out to be a $20 gas valve. Easy fix.

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Boy those are versatile. I've seen them in motocycles and computers too.

I don't care for dicks like you who can't except an opinion.

My washing machine is a whirlpool. I got it used, in 1994, and it's still running. I vote repair.

My dryer and washer are Kenmore made by Whirlpool both bought used in