Whirlpool WGD5521SQ Gas dryer
Troubleshooting, fault codes and repair information for the Whirlpool WGD5521SQ, organized around the engineering platform this gas dryer is built on.
- Brand
- Whirlpool
- Model
- WGD5521SQ
- Engineering revisions
- WGD5521SQ, WGD5521SQ0
- Appliance
- Gas dryer
- Platform
- Gas dryer platform, documentation from about 2005
- Models on this platform
- 11 across Crosley, Whirlpool
- Documented fault codes
- None in our data for this platform
- Service documentation
- Service manual (used by our technicians; not published)
Common dryer problems
Typical dryer repair costs
| Repair | Typical range | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Dryer thermal fuse and thermostat replacement | $180–$310 | Light |
| Gas dryer valve coil or gas valve replacement | $180–$420 | Moderate |
| Gas dryer igniter and flame sensor replacement | $180–$370 | Light |
| Dryer drive motor or blower wheel replacement | $250–$550 | Heavy |
| Dryer drum belt replacement | $180–$320 | Light |
| Dryer drum rollers, glides and idler pulley replacement | $190–$420 | Moderate |
| Dryer moisture sensor bar repair | $180–$310 | Light |
| Dryer door switch replacement | $180–$290 | Light |
| Dryer exhaust thermistor replacement | $180–$290 | Light |
| Dryer main control board replacement | $280–$640 | Moderate |
Typical total ranges for the Las Vegas area, parts and labor included. The final cost depends on diagnosis, the exact model, parts availability and whether other damage is found.
Repair or replace?
Dryers typically last about 12–14 years. Service documentation for this platform dates from about 2005, so the oldest units built on it are now around 21 years old. The age printed in the serial number, the repair cost and the condition of the rest of the appliance decide it. Use the repair-or-replace guide.
Models built on the same platform
These models share this platform's service documentation, so fault codes and most diagnostic steps are the same.
- Whirlpool WGD5520SQ
- Whirlpool WGD5700SW
- Whirlpool WGD5790SQ
- Whirlpool WGD5790ST
- Whirlpool WGD5790VQ
- Crosley CGDS563RB
- Crosley CGDS563SQ
- Crosley CGDS563ST
- Crosley CGDS663SB
- Crosley CGDS663SQ
Need your Whirlpool WGD5521SQ repaired in the Las Vegas area?
We repair Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Amana and other Whirlpool-family appliances in Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin and Boulder City. A model number helps but is never required to book.