Ugh, that is the actual worst. I’ve been there, turning my living room into a sad, damp jungle gym of jeans and hoodies. My condolences for the failed repair, too—I once tried to fix a squeak and somehow made it sound like a dying lawnmower. Solidarity. Your whole saga actually reminded me of a hilarious blog post I stumbled across. This person’s journey from DIY disaster to finally getting it fixed is a whole mood. It’s a fun read while you're surrounded by laundry: dryer repair stockton . They’ve bailed me out more than once, they’re straightforward on pricing, and they usually have good availability. Hope you get your laundry room back soon.