Repair cost
Whirlpool dryer dryer main control board replacement cost
A dryer main control board replacement on a Whirlpool dryer typically costs $280–$640 in the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. Replacing the electronic control that runs dryer cycles and switches the motor and heat source.
- Repair
- Dryer main control board replacement
- Typical range
- $280–$640
- Labor
- Moderate
- Diagnosis required first
- Yes
Final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found. This is a typical range based on similar repairs, not a quote.
What the repair includes
- Diagnosis to confirm the failed part before ordering
- Ruling out fuse, switch and sensor faults first
- Board replacement
- Cycle test
Why the price varies
- Board part cost
- Cause of failure (heat damage, shorted motor relay)
When this repair makes sense
- Dryer under roughly 8–10 years old with good drum and motor
When replacement may be the better choice
- Older dryer that also needs drum support or motor work
Signs the main control board may not be the problem
- A blown thermal fuse can make the whole dryer look dead on some designs.
- A heat-related error can be a restricted vent, not the control.
- Error codes describe a detected condition and do not by themselves condemn the board.
Whirlpool error codes that can lead to this repair
These codes are documented with this component among the possible causes. A code alone does not confirm the part has failed.
Related problems
Get a firm price after diagnosis
A technician confirms whether the main control board is really the problem before any part is replaced. Serving Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City.