If we determine that the repair cost exceeds more than 50% of the price of a comparable new product, we recommend not repairing your dryer. These factors depend on the age of your appliance and the cost of the new appliance. We are often asked which dryer we would recommend. Dryers cost on average $200-$2000.

According to Consumer Reports, "The top four brands-GE, Kenmore (Sears), Maytag, and Whirlpool-account for approximately 80 percent of dryer sales. Other brands include Frigidaire (made by Electrolux), Hotpoint (made by GE), and Admiral, Amana, KitchenAid, and Roper (made by Whirlpool). You may also run across smaller brands such as Crosley, Estate, and White-Westinghouse, all of which are made by the larger brands. Asko, Bosch, Miele, and Siemens are European brands. Fisher & Paykel is from New Zealand, LG and Samsung from Korea, and Haier from China."

We do not suggest one model over another, however, we recommend that you do not focus on the unnecessary extras but choose a dryer that best suits the needs of your family.