Have you smelled something distinctly musty coming from the inside of your dryer lately? You likely know the smell. You have sniffed it in your washer, your bathroom, maybe even in your dishwasher once or twice. It is the smell of mold and mildew, something that can appear anywhere with frequent exposure to water. Your dryer is not one of … Read More
How to Replace the Cycling Thermostat in Your Whirlpool Dryer
In order for your clothes to dry, the temperature inside your Whirlpool electric dryer can reach as high as 135 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperature hits its peak, your appliance’s cycling thermostat, also known as an operating thermostat, turns off the dryer’s heating element, causing the temperature to drop. The opposite occurs when the temperature falls below a certain degree, … Read More
What to Do When Dryer Starts With the Start Knob But Stops
While the start knob on dryers is being phased out, if you still own this older model of dryer then you will still need to know how to troubleshoot it. In order to start the dryer, you will need to turn the start knob to kick start the cycle. However, instead of running once you let go of the knob, … Read More
Dryer Maintenance That Can Help Increase Efficiency
The dryer isn’t typically one of those appliances you think about when it comes to maintenance. In the dishwasher, you need to change the filter. In the washer, you need to make sure mildew isn’t growing. However, as the dryer doesn’t use water, it isn’t obvious that it needs to be maintained. However, maintaining your dryer is probably the most … Read More
Why Does My Dryer Keep Starting and Stopping?
Do you put damp clothes into your dryer, turn it on, and come back a few minutes later to find out it has stopped? Your clothes inside are still wet and you are left endlessly confused. This is a sign of a problem. Unfortunately, as to what problem, that may require a little more investigation. Overheating What you should check … Read More
How to Tell if Your Dryer is Overheating
When a gas or electric dryer overheats, it can cause serious problems. Your appliance and/or clothing might suffer damage. It’s also possible that a fire could break out if you don’t take action quickly. These symptoms may indicate overheating: 1. Hot ExteriorThe appliance’s outer housing might feel unusually hot when this happens. Be sure to check the flat surface on … Read More
How to Replace a Dryer’s Moisture Sensor
If your dryer has an automatic dry function, then it uses moisture sensors inside the dryer tub to sense how wet your clothes are. When the clothing hits these sensors, it will detect how moist they are and adjust the time accordingly. However, if these moisture sensors are faulty then they can cause the dryer to end the dry cycle … Read More
Faulty Parts That Will Cause a Dryer Not to Start
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
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