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I cleaned the lint from the whole thing, checked the breakers and plug. Still will not start. How to fix this. When I turned it on it made a clank and thud. Maybe broken belt? How do I tell? Is there a reset?
Thank you hotuna. I called a repairman and the motor is shot. Only one year past the warranty, I will miss it , it was a great dryer.Thank you hotuna. I called a repairman and the motor is shot. Only one year past the warranty, I will miss it , it was a great dryer.
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The clank and thud may have been the bracket with the wheel on it hthat keeps the belt tight. when you shut the door and push the start button what happens?
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If the Dryer Won't Start
<li>Check the plug and reset the circuit breaker. It could simply mean that there's no power getting to the machine.<br />
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Make sure the door is closer and the the latch isn't obstructed by any articles of clothing.<br />
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Call
a professional if these don't solve the problem. More extreme culprits
for a dyer that won't start are a bad door switch, a failed drive belt,
a failed motor or a bad thermal fuse (protects the motor).<br />
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If the Dryer Dries Slowly
<li>Clean the lint filter. Remove the lint and clean it with hot water and a toothbrush. A clogged filter can cause slow drying.<br />
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Clean the exhaust duct. A clog here can also prevent the drying from drying.<br />
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Straighten out an kinks in the exhaust duct.<br />
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Remove some clothes from a heavy load. Overloading puts undo stress on the machine creating an eternity to retrieve dry clothes.<br />
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Replace the door gasket if it's gone bad.<br />
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If
the dryer simply won't heat, call a professional. Most causes of
this--gas-supply problems, bad igniters, defective thermostat, failed
heating coil, et al--can only be fixed by a dryer mechanic.<br />
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If the Dryer Squeals or Rumbles When Running
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Replace the driver-belt idler pulley. Usually a professional is needed.<br />
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Lubricate or replace the rollers that support the drum. Can be done on your own, but best fixed by a professional.<br />
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Clean out lint from the blower wheel. A clogged vacuum blower is a noisemaker.<br />
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Your dyer has several "overheat" switches or thermostats built in to prevent overheating and possible fire. You will be needing to "tear the whole thing apart" to find the problem. Start with the air ducting. Easy way to check it is to disconnect the hose from the back and see if it still shuts off too soon. If it does not, your vent to the outside is plugged and is causing the problem. If it still happens, you will need to clean the whole machine of accumulated lint by taking it all apart. Big job. Then try it. If it still misbehaves, you have a bad "fuse" or "switch" inside the back or the bottom. There are as many as 6 on some models. An electrical tester will help you find the "tripped switch". Be blessed.
Always unplug the appliance before working on it. I would suggest checking the circuit breaker in the breaker box for your apartment, to see if it has tripped. You have probably already done this, but try to reset (open all the way and then close) the circuit breaker. Plug the power cord in again and try to operate the dryer. If it trips the circuit breaker again, there is a short circuit or a ground, and you should unplug the machine and diagnose the problem. 240 volts AC, when shorted or grounded can start fires or kill people. Many Dryers are equipped with a "non-resettable thermal fuse". When the air being blown through the dryer gets too hot, this thing melts and opens up the entire power circuit.The dyer doesn't do anything, as if it had no power. This non-resettable thermal fuse can usually be purchased from the manufacturer or a good appliance supply store, and comes in a kit which also includes a new thermostat, to replace the one that probably failed and overheated the machine to start with. Get a friend who is an Electrician to help you if you are at all unsure of replacing parts in your power circuit. Be sure to unplug the machine / use a VOM to check it dead before you touch anything electrical. BE SAFE. 240 Volts AC is not just playing around.
you did not say how old? but I find that all it takes is one wire to get old, and starts to heat up because electric cant flow through it, then it gets worse and worse fast, then heats up the whole block, till the whole thing gets melted...bad thing is its happens slow enough that the standard 30 amp breaker won't trip during this slow melt down!
A couple suggestions: (1) The switch in the front may be bad. It's the switch that turns the dryer off when you open the door. (2) Make sure the door latch keeps the door shut. If it is worn and the door isn't shut tight, the switch will not let it start. Hope this helps.
Thank you hotuna. I called a repairman and the motor is shot. Only one year past the warranty, I will miss it , it was a great dryer.
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