How to troubleshoot a dryer
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Drum Spins, But No Heat
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Check the burner and the controls to see if they are faulty. Adjust the
air shutter to readjust the air flow. Loosen the screw on the air
shutter and move the shutter until the flame looks light blue in color.
If this doesn't work, have the dryer serviced. Other problems could be
the timer, thermostat or centrifugal switch, all of which can be
replaced. </li>
Motor On, But Drum Doesn't Turn
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Replace the worn or broken drum belt that spins the drum. The idler and
motor pulleys that spin the belt, the tension spring and the roller
that the drum rides upon may also be causing the problem. Try
tightening the motor pulley. Have the parts replaced, or the motor
serviced. </li>
Slow Drying Time
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Clean out the exhaust vent, the exhaust paths and the lint screen.
Check the door and drum seals to see if they are worn. If damaged, have
the seals replaced. Replace the thermostat if it is faulty. Adjusting
the air shutter may correct the problem. </li>
Dryer Gets Too Hot
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Unclog the exhaust vent and clean the lint screen. This holds in the
heat instead of allowing it to pass out of the dryer. Make sure that
the exhaust vent is installed properly. Try adjusting the air shutter.
If the thermostat is faulty, have it replaced. </li>
Dryer Makes Noise
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Tighten any loose parts that shake as the dryer operates. Replace the
worn belt, idler pulley or support rollers. The noise could also be a
loose blower that will need to be fixed or replaced. Noise can also
indicate that the motor bearings are damaged; if this is the case,
service the motor. </li>
Dryer Doesn't Operate
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Check the power cord to determine if it is unplugged or damaged. If the
door switch, thermostat, timer, motor switch or start switch is
damaged, have it replaced. If the motor-overload protector was
activated due to too many clothes in the dryer, let the machine rest
and cool down for 15 minutes. </li></ol>
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