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If your dryer is not working or if it's slow or inefficient, it might be time to repair it. This page provides a guide on how to repair a dryer.
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If your dryer is not working or if it's slow or inefficient, it might be time to repair it. This page provides a guide on how to repair a dryer.
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Introduction
- If you're dryer has stopped working or if it takes unusually long to dry your clothes, it might be time to repair it. Many problems with a dryer can be fixed quite easily if you follow safety precautions and instructions.
Step 1: Safety Precautions
- Before repairing your dryer or service it in any way, make sure it's disconnected. If it's heated by gas, make sure you close the valve to the gas supply.
Step 2: Simple Solutions
- Some dryer problems can be solved quite easily.
- The dryer might have too much lint in its filter. Some dryers have an easy access to the lint filter through a front panel, which you can open to vacuum the filter.
- The dryer might not receive proper ventilation. Move it further from the wall to see if that helps.
- If the dryer does not run, try to wait a few minutes and then push a reset button on the control panel, if the dryer has one.
Step 3: Disassemble the Dryer
- If the following easy steps does not work, you might want to disassemble it. Do not disassemble the dryer without understanding the necessary safety precautions.
- Most easy repairs can be done by removing the back panel of the dryer. Follows instructions for how to do so.
- If you are not able to perform the required repairs this way, remove the front panel, top panel or control panel.
- The dryer's duct, which connects the dryer to the wall, might be dirty. Try to clean it by using a leaf blower or similar tool.
- Clean the dryer's exhaust vent.
Step 4: Other Possible Problems
- There are several other things that could be wrong, but these usually require professional service.
- The door switch could be defect and might need replacement.
- The start switch on the dryer's control panel might be the problem.
- The thermostat of the dryer might be broken.
- Regardless of if the dryer is heated by gas or electricity, the heater might be the problem.
Step 5: Prevention
- Many dryer problems can be prevented by some easy steps. Remove lint from the dryer after each use and occasionally clean the dryer's duct and exhaust vent.
Conclusion
If your dryer is not working properly, there are some easy steps you can take to attempt to fix the problem. Often, the problem is related to poor ventilation or too much lint, issues you can resolve on your own. At other times, it might be best to contact a professional repair person. When the problem is solved, take precautionary steps to prevent future problems.
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