Dryer Heating Element Replacement Cost
Electric dryer runs with no heat, or heats weakly and takes multiple cycles. Confirmed by measuring the element for continuity — a broken coil reads open.
National averages for independent repair companies. Service-call/diagnostic fees ($75–$150) are usually applied toward the repair. Costs vary by brand, model, and city.
What causes it — and what each fix costs
Element coil failure from age
Elements are consumables; 8–12 years is a normal life.
Element failure from restricted airflow
A lint-packed vent makes the element cycle hotter and fail early — and it’s a fire risk. Any element job should include a vent inspection.
Repair or replace?
Repair. An element is routine maintenance, not end-of-life. Samsung and LG elements are particularly frequent sellers and cheap online.
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.
Common questions
How do I know it’s the element and not the fuse?
A multimeter continuity check across the element terminals settles it in 30 seconds. Techs check element, thermal fuse, and thermostats in one visit — all three live on the same panel.
Should I replace the thermal fuse at the same time?
If the element shorted to its housing it often takes the fuse or thermostat with it. Many kits include all three — worth the extra $15.
Model-specific guides for this problem
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