No heat
The drum turns, but the air stays cool through the whole cycle.
Usuallyheating elementthermal fusegas igniter
Dryer repair
For electric dryers and those running on gas or propane
If loads come out damp, the drum won't turn or the dryer smells hot, a certified technician finds the fault at your home and explains the fix, including any vent work it needs.
A typical diagnosis
ExampleSymptoms
Note how long the problem has been going on and whether it started suddenly. Both help narrow down the cause.
The drum turns, but the air stays cool through the whole cycle.
Usuallyheating elementthermal fusegas igniter
Loads need an extra cycle, or the timer ends with clothes still damp.
Usuallyvent restrictionthermostatmoisture sensor
You hear the motor, but the drum stays put.
Usuallydrive beltidler pulleymotor
A new noise on every rotation, louder when the dryer is full.
Usuallydrum rollersglidesidler pulley
It stops after a few minutes and restarts only once it cools.
Usuallyhigh-limit thermostatblocked ventmotor overload
Unplug the dryer and stop using it until it has been checked.
Usuallylint build-upheating elementwiring
Typical causes
A dryer has three jobs: make heat, move air and turn the drum. Each card below covers one of them.
Electric dryers use a coiled element that eventually burns through. Gas and propane dryers use an igniter and valve coils that weaken with age.
Signs you'll see
The drum tumbles but the air never warms up.
How it's confirmed
The element is tested for continuity; on gas units the igniter and coils are tested in sequence.
Lint builds up in the duct and in crushed flexible hose behind the dryer. Hot air stays in the drum and safety parts start to trip.
Signs you'll see
Loads that never finish, a cabinet too hot to touch, a fuse that has already tripped.
How it's confirmed
Airflow is measured at the outside vent before and after any part is replaced.
These parts carry and turn the drum on every load. Worn rollers squeal, and a seized pulley can snap the belt.
Signs you'll see
Noise, a drum that won't turn, a smell of hot rubber.
How it's confirmed
The drum is turned by hand and the rollers and pulley are inspected for wear.
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Once a year is a sensible minimum, more often for long duct runs or a busy household. Empty the lint screen after every load.
It usually means restricted airflow, which makes the dryer run hotter than designed. Clean the lint screen, check that the outside flap opens, and book a visit if nothing changes.
Yes, propane and natural gas models both. Let us know which fuel it runs on at booking. Smell gas? Leave the house, then call your provider.
Worn drum rollers or a dry idler pulley. Replacing them early saves the belt from snapping.
Not at all. Some repairs mean lifting the dryer down, so describe the setup at booking.
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