Household Hints & Help

But sometimes they make a simple device more complex than it needs to be.
A whiff of electrical scent certainly means something is toast. You might consider an internet search of the dryers model number to get an idea of parts availability and prices or call an appliance supplier in your neighborhood and ask their advice on parts availability for that particular unit. If you are not handy with tools yourself then your biggest problem is finding a good repair person.
I'd give it a chance providing parts are available, and I suspect they may be.

Of course I get a kick out of reviving old things and bringing them back to life.