Dryer Appliance Repair
- 27.02.2023
- Posted by: Constant Appliance Service Team
- Category: Dryer
There’s absolutely nothing worse than heading to your dryer with a huge load of dripping wet laundry only to find that your dryer will not turn on. If you’ve found yourself in this predicament, there are a few things you can do for dryer appliance repair yourself before you call a repairman in a panic.
Power source
By this we mean…check to see if it’s plugged in. Seriously! You’d be surprised how many phone calls we get for dryer repair and when we get to the house, the machine was unplugged all along. Pets, kids, and husbands can all get back there and cause problems. So, make sure your dryer is plugged in before you call.
Breaker or Fuse Problem
Once you’ve checked to be sure your dryer is plugged in, you’ll want to check to be sure you didn’t trip your breaker or blow a fuse. That can happen, especially if you’re running a lot of electronics on one line in your house. If that was the problem, and it’s a frequent problem, you should call an electrician.
Strange Sounds
Are you hearing strange sounds coming from your dryer as it runs? It could be loose change or a belt left on a pair of pants. Open it and check for these items first. If you find nothing loose, your dryer may have a broken belt or a motor that is failing.
Clothes Not Drying Quickly
If you find that you have to run the dryer a few times just to dry a regular-sized load of clothes, check your lint filter before calling a repairman. You should clean the lint filter after every load, which you probably do already. However, lint can also get trapped in the vent and other places like between the drum and the filter. Use a brush with longer bristles to clean these areas out. This maintenance should be done a few times a year to prevent fires. Once you remove all of the lint, your dryer should perform better.
Sometimes you just can’t figure it out, especially if you’ve checked all of the above. Your dryer manual holds a wealth of information, and you might find your answer there. If you’ve exhausted every possibility, contact us. We’re more than happy to help.
