Replace or repair dryer?

[Nicholas A.]

A tenant of mine has said the dryer stopped working. She sent me videos and it’s just not turning on when she is pressing the button to start a cycle.

I had her power cycle the dryer and check the breaker box to make sure it was getting power, check the door to make sure it was shut and basic things like that.

My question: is it worth it to send a repairman out to the dryer or should I just buy a new one for like 300 bucks? What about with washers? 

[Ryan Kelly]

Most likely you need the dryer vent cleaned out. If it is a newer dryer, it may have a sensor that will shut off the machine if there isn't enough airflow in the dryer vent because of lint buildup.