2.) Troubleshooting an Electric Clothes Dryer |
Possible Problems :
When your dryer doesn't do its job, look first to the basics. Is it plugged in? Is the cord defective? Has the dryer's fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Clean the lint trap and use a vacuum to remove any lint from the exhaust duct. If the load seems too wet to dry efficiently, put it through the washer's spin cycle again.
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Possible solutions :
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3.) Drum doesn't rotate, though dryer turns on. |
Possible Problems :
Defective start switch, door switch, or timer.
Loose or broken drum belt.
Loose or broken idler pulley or spring.
Defective support roller, centrifugal switch, or motor.
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Possible solutions :
Replace start switch, door switch, or timer.*
Tighten loose belt.
Replace broken belt.*
Replace idler pulley or spring.*
Replace support roller, centrifugal switch or motor.*
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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4.) Dryer doesn't heat, though drum rotates. |
Possible Problems :
Defective temperature control or timer.
Defective over heat protector.
Electric - Power off.
Electric - Defective heating element.
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Possible solutions :
Replace temperature control or timer.*
Replace overheat protector.*
Electric - Check fuse or circuit breaker.
Electric - Replace heating element.
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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5.) Clothes don't dry. |
Possible Problems :
Clogged lint trap or exhaust duct.
Worn door seal.
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Possible solutions :
Clean lint trap or exhaust duct.
Replace door seal.
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6.) Dryer runs noisily. |
Possible Problems :
Worn drum belt.
Defective idler pulley or support roller.
Loose blower.
Worn motor bearings.
Worn drum bearing.
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Possible solutions :
Replace drum belt.*
Replace idler pulley or support roller.*
Tighten setscrew holding blower to shaft.
Replace bearings or motor.
Replace drum bearing.
*Problem is best left to a professional.
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7.) You can't turn the dryer on. |
Possible Problems :
Open door
No power reaching the outlet.
Loose motor wiring
Damaged door switch
Defective wiring between the outlet and the terminal block
Defective timer
Defective motor
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Possible solutions :
Shut the door again.
Check the fuse box/circuit breaker.
Tighten the electrical connections.
Check the switch and replace it if necessary.
Check the timer and replace if necessary.
Call a qualified contractor.
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8.) The motor runs but the drum doesn't turn. |
Possible Problems :
Blocked drum
Broken drive belt
Broken idler wheel assembly
Work support wheel
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Possible solutions :
Open the unit and look for any obstruction around the drum.
Replace the belt.
Check the assembly and replace if necessary.
Check the wheel and replace if necessary.
Call a qualified contractor.
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9.) The drum turns but nothing gets dry. |
Possible Problems :
Clogged lint trap or exhaust vent
Defective safety thermostat is defective
Defective heating element
Defective timer
Broken blower belt
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Possible solutions :
Unclog lint trap or exhaust vent.
Replace safety thermostat.
Replace heating element.
Replace timer.
Replace blower belt.
Call a qualified contractor.
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10.) It takes too long to dry a load. |
Possible Problems :
Clogged lint trap or exhaust vent
Overloaded dryer
Clothes that are too wet
Loose fan
Damaged door gasket
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Possible solutions :
Clean the trap and vent.
Reduce the load and try again.
Check fan and tighten if necessary.
Check the gasket and replace if necessary.
Call a qualified contractor.
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