Dryer Flame Sensor Replacement Cost

How much does a dryer flame sensor replacement cost?#

Budget $100 to $200 to swap the flame sensor in a dryer, though most jobs settle near $150. Where your quote falls comes down to a few levers: an aftermarket part keeps the sensor affordable, while an original component, tight access, or a premium Speed Queen name pushes it higher. Two machines with the same fault can quote differently once you factor in how long it takes to expose the flame detector on the dryer. The work is routine for a pro: isolate the fault, fit the flame sensor, and confirm the dryer runs clean before packing up, which is why a firm quote is easy to give up front. Below, the cost breakdown shows what the component and the bench time each contribute to the total. Set against the $450 to $1,300 a new dryer costs to buy and install, restoring the flame sensor is the economical move on any machine with good years left in it.

Dryer flame sensor replacement cost

• What it does: the flame sensor confirms the gas burner has lit and keeps the heat calling.
• Signs it is failing: a gas unit that heats briefly then runs cold, or will not heat at all.
• The repair job: testing the sensor and fitting a replacement by the burner.
• DIY or pro: a moderate DIY job on the gas burner assembly.

Against a new dryer at $450–$1,300 installed, a flame sensor repair at $100–$200 is usually the cheaper fix — unless the dryer is already old or has other faults.

Pro note: a tech tests the sensor and igniter together, since a lazy igniter is often blamed on the sensor and the reverse.

Is replacing the flame sensor on a dryer worth it?#

On a reasonably young unit, $100 to $200 to restore the sensor beats the $450 to $1,300 of buying new without much debate; the fix buys years more use from a machine that is otherwise sound. The decision tightens on an older unit. Once the machine carries other tired parts and this job climbs toward $200, you are pouring real money into a machine that may need more soon — and a new dryer starts to make sense. Rule of thumb — restore a sound machine, and think hard before spending the high end of that range on one already worn out. Either way, a licensed EasyBear pro pins the fault and quotes the flame sensor before any part is ordered, so you never pay to guess.

Dryer Flame sensor replacement cost: FAQ#

How much does a dryer flame sensor replacement cost?#

A dryer flame sensor replacement generally runs $100–$200, and about $150 on a routine job. Part grade, brand, and how hard the sensor is to reach are what set where you land.

Is replacing the flame sensor worth it, or should I just buy new?#

Usually worth it on a machine that is not too old — $100 to $200 is minor next to the $450 to $1,300 of buying new. Replacement only wins once the dryer is aging and other repairs are stacking up behind this one.

What makes the flame detector fail?#

Common causes are the constant heat-and-cool cycling that eventually cracks the element or burns out its coil. The warning signs to watch for are a gas unit that heats briefly then runs cold, or will not heat at all.

Can I replace the flame sensor myself?#

A confident DIYer can often manage it when the flame sensor is easy to reach and the diagnosis is solid. If any of that is in doubt, a pro removes the guesswork and warranties the repair.

How long does the job take?#

Plan on about half an hour for the swap itself, plus a test cycle afterward to confirm the fault is cleared. A tech who has done it before tends to work at the fast end of that estimate.