Hi All-
I'm stuck and could really use some help and expertise. I bought a condo and don't know how old the Maytag (DG412) gas dryer is. It takes up to 3 hours to dry a load of laundry. I've looked into repair but Sears charges $75 just to come out and diagnose then the additional charge for parts & labor. I've looked at new Whirlpool models at Sears and they're around $400-450 to replace.
Can anyone tell me if it's worth it to have a repairman come out? I'm not sure of the age and so I don't want to spend a fortune only to have another part break down soon and have to run this cycle again. Does anyone know what something like this could cost.
I looked into purchasing a gas dryer from Costco (they're under $400) but they don't haul away the old one and install the new gas connectors and kits that Sears tells me I have to buy because they won't connect a new (gas) dryer to old connectors and vent hoses. I don't know if I'm being taken for a ride! I would appreciate some advice as I'm new to home ownership and not sure what to do.