Dryer repair

Rarely an emergency

A dryer that turns but does not heat, takes several cycles, or smells hot usually has an airflow problem before it has a broken part. Lint in the vent is the leading factor in dryer fires, so a burning smell means stop and unplug.

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Dryer not heatingIf the drum turns but the clothes stay cold, the cause is usually power or airflow before it is a part: an electric dryer needs two breakers and heats only if both are on, a gas dryer needs its gas valve open, and a clogged vent trips the safety that cuts the heat.

Every dryer problem, by brand

Dryer leaking waterUsually urgent, not an emergency

Is it an emergency? Usually urgent, not an emergency. Unplug it or switch off its breaker, turn off the water to it if it has a water line, then soak up standing water. If water is reaching outlets or cords, switch off the breaker before touching anything; water coming through a ceiling is an emergency.

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Dryer not workingRarely an emergency

Is it an emergency? Rarely an emergency. Check power first: the plug, the breaker and any GFCI outlet. Stop and call a pro if it smells like burning, trips the breaker again, or runs on gas and you smell gas.

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Dryer won’t startRarely an emergency

Is it an emergency? Rarely an emergency. Check the plug, the breaker and any GFCI outlet, and that the door is fully closed and the control lock is off. Stop and call a pro if it keeps tripping the breaker, smells like burning, or runs on gas and you smell gas.

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Dryer making a loud noiseUsually not an emergency

Is it an emergency? Usually not an emergency. A new grinding, rattling or humming most often comes from a fan, motor, belt or loose panel. Stop using it and cut the power if the noise comes with a burning smell, smoke or sparks; if it runs on gas and you smell gas, leave and call the gas company or 911 from outside.

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Dryer smells like burningTreat it as urgent

Is it an emergency? Treat it as urgent. Turn it off and unplug it or switch off its breaker, and do not use it again until the cause is found. If you see smoke or flames, or smell gas, get everyone out and call 911.

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Dryer flashing an error codeUsually not an emergency

Is it an emergency? Usually not an emergency — the code is the appliance reporting a fault it detected. Note the code, then turn it off at the breaker for a minute and back on. If the code returns with a burning smell, smoke or a leak, leave it off and call a pro.

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