How To Fix an Electric Dryer
Appliance repairs are nearly inevitable, but dont despair, fixing a clothes dryer isn't that difficult. The most important thing is to understand how a dryer works and how to diagnose the problem. We'll show you how to figure out what is wrong and how to repair an electric dryer. Plus, we can point you in the right direction to help find the required clothes dryer parts to fix your appliance.
Electric Dryer Repair Guide
Testing & Repair Instructions |
| Air flow |
Check |
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| Baffles |
Check |
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| Bearings |
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| Belt |
Check |
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| Blower Wheel |
Check |
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| Centrifugal switch |
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| Door switch |
Check |
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| Glides |
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| Heating element |
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| Idler pulley |
Check |
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| Level the dryer |
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| Lint trap |
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| Moisture sensor |
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| Motor |
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| Power Cord (3 wire or 4 wire) |
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Replace |
| Seals |
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| Start switch |
Test |
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| Support rollers |
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| Safety fuse |
Check |
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| Temperature selector switch |
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| Thermostats |
Check |
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| Timer motor |
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| Vent |
Check |
Replace |
