Dryer symptoms
Learn the troubleshooting steps to take when your dryer doesn't start, doesn't heat or when it's making loud noises. Our symptoms and DIY repair solutions guide you through troubleshooting so you can get your dryer working again. Get the dryer repair parts you need by putting the part number or model number in the search bar at the top of the page. Then use our step-by-step dryer repair guide instructions to install replacement parts so you can get back to doing your laundry.
Symptoms common to all dryers
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Main causes: bad gas valve coils, broken heating element, tripped safety thermostat or fuse, bad operating thermostat, c…
Main causes: clogged exhaust system, heating system failure, deposits on moisture sensor, control system failure…
Main causes: bad drum support roller, damaged idler pulley, broken blower fan blade, worn drum glide bearing, bad drive …
Main causes: door switch failure, lack of power, broken belt, blown thermal fuse, bad drive motor, control system failur…
Main causes: damaged door strike, worn door catch…
Main causes: clogged exhaust vent, bad motor relay, loose dryer door catch, bad door switch, control system failure, fau…
Main causes: bad timer or electronic control board, door switch failure…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, bad power cord, wiring failure, bad control board, blown thermal fuse, bad door s…
Most common repair guides to help fix your dryers
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your dryer.
How to replace a dryer thermistor
The thermistor senses the air temperature in the dryer. If your dryer overheats or doesn't heat at all, the thermistor ...
How to install a thermal cut-off fuse kit in a gas dryer
The thermal cut-off fuse shuts off the heat if the dryer overheats when the high-limit thermostat fails. The thermal cut...
How to replace a dryer drive belt
If the drive belt breaks, the motor runs but the drum won't rotate. These step-by-step instructions guide you through th...
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