I have a hotpoint dryer that will stop working/running after 5-10 minutes even though the timer is still going. The load in the dryer isn't large and the lint trap is empty. If I restart the dryer after a couple of minutes it will again dry for another 5-10 minutes. Do you have any suggestions as to what it could be? Thanks, Carissa
Probably motor going bad.
Try this link might help you. Dryer stops running after 5 minutes Google Search
SOURCE: Dryer stops drying and lint error message...
try cleaning the vent line. if you have a flex vent line make sure it isn't kinked in any spot. make sure the outlet outside does not have a birds nest or anything blocking it
SOURCE: Dryer runs for minutes then stops timer keeps going and going and .....
remove the vent on the dryer that goes to the outside start the dryer if it continues to ru n and not cut off you have a venting problem of the house
if it cuts off after 5 mins with the vent off you have a motor that is going bad
SOURCE: Frigidaire dryer, lots of lint getting past screen.
Hello,
Here is a link to an exploded view and parts list for your dryer. http://www.pcappliancerepair.com/model-display.php
If you are certain that the filter is not compromised or damaged and is properly seated into the housing , you may have a problem with the housing itself whereby lint is getting into the blower thru a break in that housing.. I would examine that area for damage.. and make sure when you reinsert the filter, it is seated all the way down.. Hope this helps you... BTW: over time, it is not unusual for lint to build up in the duct since some of that lint is smaller than the filter media and will work its way thru.. If you are getting that degree of lint build up very quickly then you may have a problem as mentioned above..
Regards,
Rick
SOURCE: Frigidaire Model FSE446RHS shuts off mid cycle
Hi, If the motor is shutting down mid cycle and can not be restarted untill cooled, the motor will need changed. It is shutting off on a safety overload. These motors cost about $145.00
Please let me know if I can assirt you further.
Vic
SOURCE: Keep getting error message AF druing drying cycle and I've cleaned the lint trap.
check for clog or kink in dryer vent
Hi,
If you are having problems with your gas dryer not heating the most common problem is that the ignitor goes bad. Even though it glows sometimes it is still not working properly.
if you dryer is gas check out this gas no heat tip....
If you have an electric dryer, you can have many different things that can go wrong causing the dryer not to heat.
check out this electric no heat tip...
heatman101
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Sounds like the motor is over heating , does it make noise when you restart it?
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