In theory, a dryer is a pretty simple machine. you put clothes in the central cylinder drum, then you heat the whole thing with an element. Spin the drum with lifter fins to toss the clothes around and a blower wheel pulls air over the clothes and blows the humidity out through the dryer vent. Overall, the clothes are heated …
When a dryer gets old, it eventually starts to rattle. You may be familiar with the continual sound of an unreasonably noisy dryer. Maybe you’re hearing thumps, scraping, or just a constant clatter that never stops. Even worse, you’re 100% sure that no change or house keys are lost in there. Instead, the sound is coming from the dryer itself. …
If your Roper dryer model RED4516FW starts, but the dryer drum isn’t turning, don’t pull the plug on your appliance just yet. A non-tumbling drum is a symptom contributed to a number of malfunctioning parts. While some malfunctions are more serious than others, most are repairable. Below, we’ve created a repair guide to help you figure out why the dryer drum in …
Opening your dryer door at the end of a dry cycle and discovering your clothes are just as wet as they were when they went in, indicates your appliance is no longer producing heat. While a non-heating Maytag dryer model MEDC215EW is a nuisance, it doesn’t necessarily mean you need to replace your appliance. To help you pinpoint the malfunction behind your …
The blower wheel in your GE dryer model DBLR333GGWW circulates hot air through the dryer drum and out the exhaust vent of your appliance. The wheel is generally made of plastic, and over time can become worn causing air circulation to cease, meaning your clothing won’t dry or it may take several cycles before your garments fully dry. While improper drying is …