I noticed that there were quite a few people able to help someone else with a broke refrigerator, was wondering if anyone has good knowledge about fixing an electric dryer?

 

I had it running the other night and realized that about halfway through the cycle that it had stopped working. I took the clothes out and they were very hot, so it never went through the cool down cycle. It will not turn on, and the motor is not running. I do have a wiring schematic for it and took the back covers off and didn't notice anything obvious. I have a volt meter at my shop that I intend to bring home tomorrow to see if I can find a bad switch or relay. I figured I would ask here if anyone has any advice on what to check before I go out and buy a new one. Thanks.

Belt on ? Door switch tab broken ?

Belt is on, motor is not running.

 

Played around with the door switch some, but do not have my volt meter to test if it's functioning.

Make and model number would help.

 

 

Also some of the ones with digital displays have self test fuctions.

Sounds like a thermo over load or a thermo reset. Check the wiring diagram.

 

Sounds like it overheated because of a clogged vent,

 

Just some guesses

Very good suggestion from Old School

Make and model number would help.

 

 

Also some of the ones with digital displays have self test fuctions.

 

Whirlpool, only indication of a model I see is "Supreme"

 

It's not digital

Sounds like a thermo over load or a thermo reset. Check the wiring diagram.

 

Sounds like it overheated because of a clogged vent,

 

Just some guesses

The thought of something getting to hot certainly crossed my mind - And if this is the case, is it usually worth fixing?

Thermal fuse is like a $20-$30 part. If the dryer gets too hot, it trips.

 

If you can find it, you can test resistance with multimeter.

Thermal fuse is like a $20-$30 part. If the dryer gets too hot, it trips.

 

If you can find it, you can test resistance with multimeter.

 

Thanks, I can try that tomorrow, I do have the wiring schematic.

Crossed " cleaned dryer vent " off your list first right?

 

Heat cant escape it's going to trip on high heat

fyi the model and serial number should be on a metal plate on the inside of the door or where the door closes typically

many problems go back to dryer vent cleaning.I do dryer vent cleaning for a local repair guy that is to bizzy/ doesnt like ladders 3 or 4 times a month.the amount of lint sometimes would suprise you if you want to do it yourself pm me even if its not the problem it will cut drying time and reduce fire risk

Got it working again! YAAAAA!

 

It had a blown thermal fuse. I cleaned the vent out and hope it doesn't blow it out again.

 

Thanks for all the advice on what to look for, and especially to Old School for finding me local a parts supplier.