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Washer/Dryer
Are you having electrical problems with your washer or dryer? Before you contact electricians in your area, troubleshoot your appliance first as the problem might be very simple that it does not need any professional servicing.
Electric Dryer Troubleshooting
Dryer is Not Functioning
• Check if it is properly plugged, its electrical cord is not damaged, and the fuse has not blown or circuit breaker has tripped
• Assess start switch, safety fuse, thermostat, timer motor, and motor if they are functioning well.
Dryer Does Not Produce Heat
• Check for proper flow of air
• Assess thermostat, timer motor, heating element , and centrifugal switch
Drying Takes a Long While
• Check for proper placement of lint trap, for proper flow of air, and if there are kinks on the vent hose
• Assess thermostat and heating components
Dryer Drum Fails to Tumble
• Test motor for suitable function
• Assess idler pulley and drum belt
Dryer is Overheating
• Assess lint trap, thermostat and heating element
• Test for appropriate air flow
Dryer Fails to Stop Automatically
• Assess moisture sensor, thermostat, heating element, and motor
Dryer is Creating Unusual Noise
• Place dryer on flat ground
• Assess blower, baffles, glides, idler pulley, drum belt, and drum support pulley
Non-functioning Light
• Change the bulb
• Assess door switch
Unusual Odor on Dried Clothes
• Test for appropriate air flow
• Get rid of any odor producing stuff surrounding the dryer
Damaged or Stained Clothes
• Assess baffles, rear seals, and drum for integrity
Washer Troubleshooting
Washer is Not Functioning
• Check if it is properly plugged, its electrical cord is not damaged, water supply valves are switched on, and the fuse has not blown or circuit breaker has tripped
• Assess filter screens, timer control, water pump, water inlet valve, motor, centrifugal switch, lid switch, timer control, and water level switch.
If your washer or dryer is still not functioning well after doing all the actions mentioned above, then it’s time to contact electrical contractors. They will take care of the electric dryer repair or washer repair.