On 9 Sep 2003 07:01:52 -0700, (Ken Sternberg)
wrote:

The electric Whirlpool dryer that we inherited with the house four
years ago is broken. The drum doesn't turn but the motor makes a
humming noise. One repair person told me it could mean the motor's
gone, which he said would cost $200 to replace. The dryer is probably
at least six to 10 years old. The minimal checking around I did showed
that a new gas dryer costs about $270. I have gas lines into my house
and could install a gas model.

I don't think I'd replace the motor in this dryer, but even if the
problem is something else, labor and parts would likely add up fast.
Should I fix this machine or buy a new one? Thanks very much.

Anything over half the cost of a new dryer - replace it. It's a
no-brainer - you get a new machine and a warranty.

Where did you see a gas dryer for $270? That seems awfully low to me -
usually they are almost double the cost of electric models.

John Davies