Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement Cost
A loud roar or vibration like a loose fan, weak airflow at the outside vent despite a clean duct, long dry times, or a rattle from the blower housing. The plastic blower wheel moves all the dryer’s air. It loosens on its shaft, cracks, or packs with lint.
Dryer Blower Wheel Replacement Cost runs $120 to $250 for a pro repair in Arizona, parts and labor included.
- Parts $20 to $60, labor $100 to $200, about 1 to 1.5 hours on site.
- Priciest fix is the wheel loose on the motor shaft, up to $250.
- 3 of 3 common causes are DIY friendly. Difficulty is moderate.
- Repair, a cheap part whose failure quietly causes expensive ones (fuses, elements) if ignored.
Averages for independent repair companies. The service call fee of $75 to $150 is usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it, and what each fix costs
Wheel loose on the motor shaft
The threaded/clamped hub strips and the wheel wobbles, roaring noise and lost airflow.
Cracked or broken fins
Coins and pen caps that sneak past the drum chew the fins. Airflow drops, thermal parts start tripping.
Lint/sock packed in the housing
Sometimes the "broken blower" is a sock in the housing. Cleaning may be the whole fix.
Repair or replace?
Repair, a cheap part whose failure quietly causes expensive ones (fuses, elements) if ignored.
Sources
Where the safety, regulatory and warranty claims on this page come from. Repair costs are our own figures based on Arizona market rates and OEM parts pricing.
- Home Fires Involving Clothes Dryers and Washing Machines National Fire Protection Association Dryer fire incidence, and failure to clean as the leading contributing factor.
We'll quote you on hauling it away, or buying it.
Not every dryer is worth repairing, and we'd rather tell you that than sell you a repair. If you're replacing it, we'll give you a free quote either way. Scrap pickup for a machine that's finished, or a cash offer if it still has life in it. Working units, recent models and premium brands are often worth real money.
Quick Questions
How do I check my blower wheel?
With the dryer unplugged, reach the blower housing (behind the front or lower panel on most models) and try wiggling the wheel, any wobble on the shaft means it’s done.
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