This page will help you diagnose and repair your
electric clothes dryer. Many common problems are covered here.
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Make sure you check the circuit breakers in the house service
panel and reset if necessary
Listen to see if the motor is running, if the motor is running
and the drum is not turning then the drum belt is broken
To replace the belt on most newer models pop the top and
remove screws from front on the inside, then slip the belt over
the drum from the front and put around idler and motor drive
pulley from rear.
#2 Dryer does not heat
MAKE SURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE REMOVING ANY PARTS FROM DRYER.
Check for power same as item #1 above
Motor must be running for dryer to heat.
Check to make sure temp select switch is not set to air fluff.
Check dryer door switch
Check dryer thermostats (these are usually located on the
heater element canister and in the dryer door opening.)
Check dryer element for continuity you visually look at it
to see if it is broken.
#3 Dryer heats but takes to long to dry
Check to make sure dryer vent is not obstructed (also check
roof vent they have screens to keep birds out and get plugged.
