Common Dryer Problems and Troubleshooting Ideas

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We heavily depend on washers and dryers to keep
our clothes clean and smelling good.
After the use for several years it may start
creating some problems, but Clothes dryer repair
is usually one of the easiest problems to
diagnose.
Here are tips on type of problems generally
occur and the troubleshooting ways with clothes
washers and dryers.
You may still need to call a repair service, but
if the problems are minor, you can fix yourself
without the expense of a service call.
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Problem Cloths take too long to Dry
Solution Various causes may be responsible for
this problem like poor venting, Intermittent
burner coils, faulty thermostats etc.
The cloths dryer vent line is need to be
cleaned periodically. We should clean that
sucker out about every two to three years.
If dryer is electric, make sure youre getting
240v ac at the wall outlet
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Problem Drum turns but no heat at all
Solution The problem may occur for different
reason in a Gas Dryer and in an Electric
Dryer.
For Gas dryers It may occur from a burner
component failed. Check the coils, flame switch,
igniter, motor centrifugal switch, thermal fuse,
thermostat, hi-limit thermostat and belt switch
to fix it.
For Electric dryers Check the centrifugal
switch, heating element, thermal fuse,
thermostat, hi-limit thermostat and broken belt
switch to find out the problem area.
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Problem Drum wont turn
Solution It could happen due to a broken
belt, seized belt idler wheel or a foreign
caprices jammed in drum.
Problem Dryer making a scraping sound
Solution It may happen due to Worn rollers,
worn drum glides, drum bearing crapicus jammed
in the drum or cheesy idler pulley.
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Problem Dryer getting too hot.
Solution The reason may be Stuck thermostat or
the airflow backing up from restricted vent. You
need to fix it as soon as possible, otherwise it
may cause fire hazards.
Problem Rumbling sound when the dryer starts.
Solutions It may coming from Worn out blower
wheel. It is a common problem on Maytag models,
also some Frigidaire.
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You can easily solve these minor problems
yourself with proper diagnose and appropriate
replacement parts available for your product.
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consumer market with the materials needed to fix
their household appliances, Air Conditioners and
other household hardware.
We are a 20 year plus service center that will do
our best to help you diagnose and repair your
appliance.
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