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Kenmore Dryer Repair in Cedar Rapids
Every Kenmore dryer was built by another company, most often Whirlpool, sometimes LG or Frigidaire. We read your model number to find out which, bring the right parts, and fix most of them the same day.
- Same-day or next-morning visits
- Price before any work
- 90-day OEM parts and labor warranty
- Old Kenmores welcome
Most Kenmore repairs
$75 to $200
Fuse, element, igniter, belt, rollers, idler or door switch, with parts and labor included.
The short answer
Kenmore dryers were made by other companies for Sears. A model number starting 110 means Whirlpool built it, 796 means LG and 417 means Frigidaire. Most Kenmore repairs are a thermal fuse, heating part, belt or rollers, and in Cedar Rapids they typically cost $75 to $200.
$75 to $200
typical Kenmore repair, parts and labor
110 / 796 / 417
Whirlpool, LG, Frigidaire
90 days
OEM parts and labor warranty
Who really built your Kenmore?
Kenmore was the Sears house brand. Sears didn’t make dryers. Other companies built them and put the Kenmore name on the front, mostly Whirlpool, and in later years also LG and Frigidaire. The right parts and repair steps depend on who built yours, and you can’t tell from the outside.
The first three digits of the model number tell you. The tag is usually inside the door opening or on the back panel, and the model number looks like 110.12345678.
| Model number starts with | Built by | What that means for the repair |
|---|---|---|
| 110 | Whirlpool | Whirlpool parts and layout. Cheap, common parts we carry |
| 796 | LG | LG parts, error codes like tE1, nP and d80 |
| 417 | Frigidaire (Electrolux) | Front glides and Frigidaire heating parts |
| Other prefixes | Other makers, depending on the year | Read us the full number and we’ll look it up |
Read us the full model number when you call and we’ll bring the right parts on the first visit.
Common Kenmore problems
Whirlpool-built (110): fuse, belt and rollers
The classic Kenmore 70, 80 and 90 series dryers are Whirlpool-built and fail the same way: a thermal fuse blown by a restricted vent, a snapped belt, worn rollers or a dry idler. Many are still running in older Cedar Rapids homes past 15 years.
What we test: the fuse, belt, idler and rollers. See our Whirlpool page.
LG-built (796): sensors and codes
LG-built Kenmores show error codes on the display. Thermistor faults, power faults and airflow warnings are the common ones, alongside the usual heating parts.
What we test: the code, then the thermistor, element and power supply. See our GE and LG page.
Frigidaire-built (417): glides and bearings
Frigidaire-built dryers support the front of the drum on plastic or felt glides. When they wear through, the drum scrapes, squeals and leaves marks on clothes.
What we test: the front glides, the drum seal and the rear bearing.
Any Kenmore: no heat
Whoever built it, a no-heat Kenmore usually has a blown thermal fuse, a failed element (electric) or a weak igniter or valve coils (gas).
What we test: the heating circuit part by part. See dryer not heating.
Why old Kenmores keep running
The Whirlpool-built Kenmore 70, 80 and 90 series dryers are simple machines with sturdy motors and parts that are still easy to get. We regularly work on ones that are 15 or 20 years old, especially in older homes on the southeast side and in Czech Village. When one acts up, it is usually a fuse, a belt or rollers, not the end of the dryer.
Can you still get parts for an old Kenmore dryer?
For Whirlpool-built Kenmores (model starting 110), yes. The fuses, thermostats, elements, belts, idlers and rollers are still made and inexpensive. Some old timers and control boards are harder to find, and we’ll tell you before we start if a part is a problem.
What Kenmore dryer repair costs
Most Kenmore dryer repairs in Cedar Rapids cost $75 to $200 for parts and labor. Whirlpool-built models are usually at the lower end. You get the exact price after the diagnosis and before any work starts.
| Repair | Typical price | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal fuse | $85 to $130 | 30 to 45 min |
| Heating element (electric) | $120 to $200 | 45 to 75 min |
| Gas igniter | $100 to $180 | 30 to 60 min |
| Drive belt | $100 to $170 | 45 to 60 min |
| Drum rollers (set) | $110 to $190 | 60 to 90 min |
| Idler pulley | $85 to $140 | 45 to 60 min |
| Door switch | $75 to $120 | 30 to 45 min |
LG-built control boards and sensors are priced after testing, because they vary a lot by model. The full cost guide lists every part.
How a Kenmore repair visit works
- Send us the model number. The first three digits tell us who built it, so we bring the right parts.
- We test before we replace. A code or a symptom points to an area. The meter confirms the part.
- You approve the price. We show you the failed part and give you the full price.
- We run a full cycle. Heat, spin and airflow checked before we leave.
Dryer not working?
Read us the model number from inside the door. The first three digits tell us who built it.
Kenmore dryer repair: more questions
Questions Kenmore owners ask us around Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha.
Who makes Kenmore dryers?
Kenmore never made its own dryers. Most were built by Whirlpool (model numbers starting 110), and others by LG (796) or Frigidaire (417), depending on the year.
Where is the model number on a Kenmore dryer?
Usually on a tag inside the door opening, on the frame or the top edge. On some older models it is on the back. It looks like 110.12345678, with a dot after the first three digits.
My old Kenmore squeaks and thumps. Is it worth fixing?
Usually. On a Whirlpool-built Kenmore that is the rollers and idler, which cost a fraction of a new dryer. We replace them as a set and check the belt while the drum is out.
Is Sears still servicing Kenmore dryers?
Sears Home Services still operates, but you don’t need them. Any dryer technician who knows the original maker can fix a Kenmore, and the parts are the same.
My Kenmore shows a code on the display. What does it mean?
Codes are used mostly on LG-built Kenmores. Common ones are tE1 or tE2 (a temperature sensor), nP (a power supply problem on electric models) and d80 to d95 (a restricted vent). Our LG page has a full code table.
Get your Kenmore fixed
Call before noon for a same-day visit in Cedar Rapids, Marion or Hiawatha. You get the price before we start, and OEM parts and labor carry a 90-day warranty. For other brands and problems, see our main dryer repair in Cedar Rapids page.