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Most common Sears dryer parts that need replacing

1. The door switch is the most common Sears dryer part that needs replacing. The door switch detects whether the dryer door is shut. The dryer won't run if the door switch isn't working.
2. The heating element in electric dryers is another common part that often needs replacing. Heating coils on the element can eventually break and prevent the dryer from heating.
3. Gas valve coils in a gas dryer eventually wear out so this is another common part that needs replacement in Sears gas dryers. The gas dryer won't heat if the gas valve coils are weak or broken.
4. Lint screens eventually wear out or get tears. You'll need to replace a damaged or torn lint screen to keep the dryer working efficiently.

How to fix your Sears dryer when it won't start

1. You push the start button-and nothing happens. First, make sure the door is shut tight.
2. If the dryer still doesn't start, there are several possible reasons, from a door switch that's not recognizing that the door is closed to a failure in the main electronic control board.
3. A broken power cord, failed push-to-start switch or a bad timer can also prevent the dryer from starting.
4. Some dryers use a motor relay to control the drive motor so a broken motor relay can prevent the dryer from starting.
5. If you hear the motor running but the drum doesn't turn, you likely need to replace the drive belt.
6. Some dryers use a belt switch to keep the drive motor from running so you might not hear the motor run when the drive belt breaks.
7. A failed drive motor will also prevent the dryer from starting. Replace the drive motor if it doesn't run when it gets electrical current.

Troubleshooting your Sears dryer when it won't heat

If the air in your dryer isn't getting hot, the culprit could be the timer or electronic control board that controls the heat. A bad heater relay, blown thermal cut-off fuse, faulty thermistor, broken operating thermostat or failed high-limit thermostat can also prevent the dryer from heating. In most gas dryers, a blown thermal fuse will prevent the burner from working.

Additional failures in a gas dryer that will prevent heating are bad gas valve coils, a failed igniter or a faulty flame sensor. Watch our gas dryer won't heat troubleshooting video for help getting the burner fixed.

In an electric dryer, a tripped circuit breaker can prevent the dryer from heating even though the motor runs. Our electric dryer won't heat troubleshooting video provides tips to get an electric dryer heating again.

When you're unable to complete a dryer repair on your own and you’re searching for dryer appliance repair near me to resolve a failure, trust Sears Home Services to fix the issue.