Your clothes dryer will usually run for many years without any problems, so when it malfunctions or stops running, you may be at a loss for what to do. Below are some of the most common dryer problems and the reasons it can malfunction. If you aren’t able fix your dryer yourself, call a technician who works for a Dryer Repair Murrieta CA company to fix it for you.
Dryer Does Not Heat
If your clothes aren’t getting dry after they’ve been in the dryer or your dryer isn’t getting as hot as it should, this could be caused by a number of reasons. The most common reason is a bad heating element. Electric currents run through the coil of the heating element to form heat that dries your clothes. If the element stops working, your dryer can’t produce heat. If the heating element is properly functioning, your dryer may have a faulty thermostat. The thermostat controls the temperature of the heat from the heating element and if this device isn’t working, the heating element won’t work properly either. Your dryer won’t generate heat if the timer stops working. Since the timer controls the motor and the heating element, your dryer won’t be able to produce heat if the timer is bad. If the heating element, thermostat or timer quits working in your dryer, a technician who works for a Dryer Repair Murrieta CA company can test and replace the part for you. View website for more details.
Dryer Feels Hot To The Touch
If the outside of your dryer feels extremely hot while it’s running, this is caused by a faulty cycling thermostat, high limit thermostat or a clogged exhaust vent. The cycling thermostat tracks the airflow and temperature of the heating element. The job of the high limit thermostat is to keep your dryer from getting too hot while it’s running. If one of these components doesn’t work correctly, your dryer can run too hot. If your exhaust vent is plugged up, the hot air from your dryer can’t escape like it’s supposed to and the top of your dryer may feel very hot when you touch it. Inspect your exhaust vent and clear out any obstructions to fix the problem.
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