Electric Dryer – major faults and their reasons

Every person seeks comfort in his/her life. For sake of this comfort, people purchase different appliances to improve their life standards. Appliances provide soothe in man’s life. Any disruption in the working of appliance can be a source of hassle for man of today. Most of the times, appliances don’t work properly. If you want your appliance performance not disrupted then you should follow tips for appliances.

ElectricDryer – Problems and its Possible Reasons

Electric dryer is the most common household appliance that is useful for dry clothes. Sometimes, dryer does not work proper; this disruption can be occurred due to some possible reasons:

Problem 1: If your dryer does not start then
Possible Reasons:

• Make sure that dryer plugged firmly.
• Check for a fuse or tripping circuit breaker.
• Test door switch, start switch, safety fuse, thermostat, timer motor and outlet voltage.

Problem 2: If dryer tumbles, but there is no heat then
Possible Reasons:

• Check for proper airflow, test the safety fuse, thermostat, centrifugal switch, timer motor and heating element.

Problem 3: If dryer takes too long time then
Possible Reasons:

• Check the lint trap, proper airflow; test the heating element and thermostat.
• Carefully inspect the vent hose for dips.

Problem 4: If dryer drum doesn’t tumble then
Possible Reasons:

• Check the drum belt and idler pulley.
• Test the motor.

Problem 5: If dryer gets overheat then
Possible Reasons:

• Check the lint trap, proper airflow, thermostat and heating element.

Problem 6: If your dryer doesn’t not stops automatically then
Possible Reasons:

• Test the timer motor, moisture sensor, thermostat and heating element.

Problem 7: If (operation of) dryer is noisy then
Possible Reasons:

• Check the Level of dryer
• Check the drum belts, drum support rollers, idler pulley, glides, drum bearings, blower and baffles.

Problem 8: When light doesn’t work then
Possible Reasons:

• Replace the bulb and test the door switch

Problem 9: When dryer give clothes a bad odor then
Possible Reasons:

• Check for proper airflow and remove the odor producing items from the proximity of dryer.

Problem 10: When clothes are damaged or stained then
Possible Reasons:

• Check the baffles, front and rear seals for cracks.
• Check the drum for rust.

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