We have had our washer and dryer for almost 8 years now and never had a problem. About a year ago, the washer started making a little bit of noise, but once it gets going, it's fine and goes back to the normal sounds it always made.
On the other hand, the dryer now makes a noise that is so loud that I often leave the house for the cycle (hey, it gets me to the gym!). I know, I know, I've been told never to leave the house with a dryer on, especially with the sound that it makes now. It sounds like a (bad) instrument; I can't even compare it to anything...sort of a loud squeeking. It doesn't stop unless I stop the dryer. And the noise is loud and clear even with closed doors!
I've been calling around to find someone to come out to look at it, but many simply don't return phone calls. My husband, who doesn't participate in any household issues told me to just get a new one. I don't want to waste money and buy new ones if we don't need them but I also don't want to get ripped off by a repair person to come out and look and/or fix the dryer. I'm amazed at the "attitutude" of some of the repair people that I have called and am not eager to have anyone come to my house thus far.
What, on average, would be a reasonable price for someone to come out and look at it? It has been suggested that maybe it's "only a belt" by friends. What would be considered a resonable price to fix/replace a belt?
Thanks in advance. Any input would be appreciated!