In the fast paced world we live in today the humble clothes dryer has become a necessity. For dryer repair in NYC Appliance doctor has been serving his community with speedy cost effective appliance repair and maintenance for over 30 years. If however you begin to notice signs your dryer may not be working to the level you’ve come to expect and your clothes aren’t being dried properly. Here are five potential causes your dryer isn’t working properly and the reason it may be time to call in an expert.
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The first reason your dryer may not be heating is a blown thermal fuse. The thermal fuse is a safety device to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is normally located on the blower housing. Although some models have an additional fuse on the heating element. If the dryer overheats the fuse will blow and cut off the power to the heating element.
The failure of the thermal fuse is often caused by the venting system being clogged with lint. To improve air flow Appliance doctor recommends cleaning out the ventilation hose at least once a year.
Defective Heating Element
The heating element warms the air before it enters the dryers drum. If the element is burned out or any part of the dryer assembly is defective the dryer will not heat properly.
Faulty Thermostat
The high level thermostat located on the heating element monitors the dryer’s temperature and will shut the dryer off if the dryer overheats. The cycling thermostat normally located on the blower housing will cycle the heating element on and off to regulate the air temperature. If either thermostats fail the heating element may not work at all.
Incoming Power Problem
Dryers require 240volts of alternating current through two legs of voltage each carrying 120volts. If one leg of voltage is cut of due to a tripped circuit breaker or a blown fuse the dryer may be able to run but it won’t heat.
Defective Control Board
A defective main control board may prevent the dryer heating. Although this isn’t a common problem. The control board cannot be easily tested but it can be inspected for signs of burning or shorted out components.
