Tumble dryers may break down at times, but a repair man is not always a necessity.
Many of the problems that tumble dryers can have are in fact very cheap and easy to fix.
You don't even need to have any mechanical skills for some of the issues.
However, before you start your dryer repair, it is important to know if whether the tumble dryer you own is powered by electricity or gasoline.
How To Open Your Dryer Tumble dryers can seem intimidating at first but they open easily.
It is always important to make sure that the electricity is disconnected before the dryer is opened.
In order to take the top off, you must get rid of the lint container because there may be a screw that you need to remove first.
You should insert a putty knife into the space that is in the middle of the side and top panels.
You may need to open the top of them up for some models.
The other models should have clips that unlock at the corners of the dryer with a knife.
In order to pry open the frontal part, first you must unscrew the bottom front panel.
You should place two blocks underneath the dryer to give it support.
Then the door and wire should become disconnected.
After the disconnection, the front will easily come off.
After the top goes up, you have access to just about all the components in your dryer.
Stopped Working Tumble dryers may stop working altogether, and if this happens, you must check if it has any electricity coming out of the outlet.
In order to check this, you can unplug it and try another electrical appliance.
If that works, then the outlet is not the issue.
If the electricity works fine, you must check the switch on the door.
If the switch on the door doesn't work, then neither will the dryer.
You can easily reach the switch from the front or top if it needs replacing.
If you find that the tumble dryer continues to refuse to work, a thermal fuse may be the cause.
Thermal fuses are normally placed inside the exhaust ducts of the dryers.
Depending on how the fuse looks, check the power cable wiring.
There is a chance that it isn't connected with the built-in terminal block correctly.
There is Tumbling, But What About the Heat? Another common problem with tumble dryers is that there is no heat being generated.
The first thing to check is electricity.
The tumble dryer could have two fuses or circuits.
Make sure you check both.
Most of the time, one fuse connects directly to the motor, while the second fuse connects to the heating source.
When it comes to gas dryers, there is a chance that the gas ignition is out.
If you replace the ignition, your problem may be solved.
Also make sure to check if there is gas coming out of your dryer.
If your model of dryer requires the use of pilot lights, then make sure it's lit, and if it isn't, then light it.
These are a few common problems they may have and all of them are fixable.
This article is meant to guide you, so if you feel comfortable repairing your tumble dryer yourself, go for it.
Otherwise, a repairman may be best to ensure that things don't get any worse.
Many of the problems that tumble dryers can have are in fact very cheap and easy to fix.
You don't even need to have any mechanical skills for some of the issues.
However, before you start your dryer repair, it is important to know if whether the tumble dryer you own is powered by electricity or gasoline.
How To Open Your Dryer Tumble dryers can seem intimidating at first but they open easily.
It is always important to make sure that the electricity is disconnected before the dryer is opened.
In order to take the top off, you must get rid of the lint container because there may be a screw that you need to remove first.
You should insert a putty knife into the space that is in the middle of the side and top panels.
You may need to open the top of them up for some models.
The other models should have clips that unlock at the corners of the dryer with a knife.
In order to pry open the frontal part, first you must unscrew the bottom front panel.
You should place two blocks underneath the dryer to give it support.
Then the door and wire should become disconnected.
After the disconnection, the front will easily come off.
After the top goes up, you have access to just about all the components in your dryer.
Stopped Working Tumble dryers may stop working altogether, and if this happens, you must check if it has any electricity coming out of the outlet.
In order to check this, you can unplug it and try another electrical appliance.
If that works, then the outlet is not the issue.
If the electricity works fine, you must check the switch on the door.
If the switch on the door doesn't work, then neither will the dryer.
You can easily reach the switch from the front or top if it needs replacing.
If you find that the tumble dryer continues to refuse to work, a thermal fuse may be the cause.
Thermal fuses are normally placed inside the exhaust ducts of the dryers.
Depending on how the fuse looks, check the power cable wiring.
There is a chance that it isn't connected with the built-in terminal block correctly.
There is Tumbling, But What About the Heat? Another common problem with tumble dryers is that there is no heat being generated.
The first thing to check is electricity.
The tumble dryer could have two fuses or circuits.
Make sure you check both.
Most of the time, one fuse connects directly to the motor, while the second fuse connects to the heating source.
When it comes to gas dryers, there is a chance that the gas ignition is out.
If you replace the ignition, your problem may be solved.
Also make sure to check if there is gas coming out of your dryer.
If your model of dryer requires the use of pilot lights, then make sure it's lit, and if it isn't, then light it.
These are a few common problems they may have and all of them are fixable.
This article is meant to guide you, so if you feel comfortable repairing your tumble dryer yourself, go for it.
Otherwise, a repairman may be best to ensure that things don't get any worse.
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