If your dryer will not start at all, there are a few simple things to check first, such as if the door is shut completely or if the dryer is unplugged. Unfortunately, there may come a day when a more complex problem will present itself. If you have checked the obvious reasons a dryer isn’t working, now it is time … Read More
Why Your Gas Dryer is Imparting a Gas Smell to Your Clothes
The smell of clean clothes is a soothing one. Do you know what is slightly less soothing? When your clothes smell a little like lighter fluid. If you have a gas dryer, you may be concerned that you have a leak somewhere, which should be highly concerning. However, if you cannot smell gas unless the door is open or smell … Read More
Replacing a Drive Belt in a Kenmore Dryer
If your dryer seems to work as designed, but the tub is not actually rotating, then the most likely cause is a broken dryer belt. Dryers operate using a drive belt that helps to rotate the tub with a motor. However, if this belt has come loose or broke during the last use, the tub will not rotate. The heat … Read More
What to Do When Your GE Dryer Timer Won’t Advance
In an ideal world, your GE dryer will run for the amount of time you set or the amount of time that it needs to dry your clothes, and then it will stop. However, if your dryer keeps running until you physically have to stop the dry cycle, then it is likely a problem with your dryer timer. However, a … Read More
How to Replace Your Aluminum Dryer Vent Hose
For most dryers, the actual vent of the dryer and the venting system installed in your home is connected by an aluminum hose. As this hose ages, it can become crushed or even damaged with holes in the structure. When this happens, it effects air flow and your dryer cannot effectively dry your clothes anymore. However, replacing this hose can … Read More
How to Replace the Bearing Rings in Your Roper Dryer
If the clothes coming out of your Roper dryer model RGD4516FWhave odd marks on them, and your appliance is louder than usual, the bearing rings, which sit on the top and bottom lip of your dryer are likely damaged. Replacing the rings is a simple repair job and should take you no more than an hour or two. How to Replace … Read More
How to Replace a Faulty Timer in Your GE Dryer
The timer in your GE dryer model GRDN510EMWS controls the various functions of your appliance. The motor on the back of the timer moves the dial, which manages how much time is left in the cycle and regulates the temperature and moisture control functions. If the dial is not advancing, your dryer won’t progress through the cycle. A malfunctioning timer can also … Read More
How to Replace the Moisture Sensor Bar in Your LG Dryer DLE3170W
Auto dry on your LG dryer model DLE3170W is a convenient feature that takes the guessing game out of selecting dry times for your laundry. Unfortunately, when your appliance begins to experience issues while on auto dry, such as, over-drying your clothes or turning off before your clothes are dry, the moisture sensor bar has most likely malfunctioned. Luckily, replacing the sensor … Read More
How to Diaignose a Thumping Noise in Your Amana Dryer ALE230RAW
Do you hear a thumping noise when your Amana electric dryer (model number ALE230RAW) is spinning? This unpleasant sound may be due to a malfunctioning Idler pulley. But never fear, the problem is fixable. First, gather the supplies you will need for this repair: a putty knife and an electric screwdriver. Remember to unplug the dryer before you begin to take … Read More