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Dryer problems and error codes
A dryer that runs cold or takes forever is usually one of a few parts, or a vent that can't breathe. Start with the vent. Then pick your symptom or code below for what a technician would test next.
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Dryer problems
- Runs but no heat
- Takes more than one cycle to dry
- Won't start or won't tumble
- Squealing, thumping or grinding
- Shuts off after a few minutes
- Gas and electric, stacked and side-by-side
What's your dryer doing?
Pick the symptom or code for the likely cause, what to check first, and when it needs a technician.
Samsung dryer not turning on: why it happens and what to do
A Samsung dryer not turning on means the control is either not getting proper power, or the dryer has power but a lock,…
Read the fix →LG dryerD90LG dryer d90 code: what it means and how to fix it
The LG dryer d90 code means the Flow Sense system sees a severe exhaust airflow restriction, about 90% blocked. The…
Read the fix →GE dryerDryer not heating GE: why it runs with no heat
If your GE electric dryer runs and tumbles but the load stays cold, the heat circuit is open or it is missing the full…
Read the fix →Maytag dryerMaytag dryer not starting: what to check and when to call a technician
A Maytag dryer not starting means the motor start circuit is being stopped by power, a setting, the door switch, or a…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerSamsung dryer not drying: what it means and what to check first
A Samsung dryer not drying means it has lost heat, lost airflow, or is ending the cycle before the clothes are actually…
Read the fix →LG dryerLG dryer not drying: what it means and what to check
An LG dryer not drying usually means the dryer can't move hot, damp air out of the drum, or it isn't making heat in the…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerSamsung dryer not turning: what it means and what to check
A Samsung dryer not turning means the control has started or is trying to start a cycle, but the drum drive circuit or…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerDCSamsung dryer code dc: what it means and how to fix it
The samsung dryer code dc means the dryer control doesn't see the door as shut, so it stops or won't start the cycle.…
Read the fix →GE dryerGE dryer not drying: what to check before service
A GE dryer not drying usually means the dryer can’t move enough hot air through the drum, or it isn’t making heat. The…
Read the fix →Samsung dryerHCSamsung dryer HC code: what it means and what to check
The samsung dryer hc code means the dryer has detected a heating fault, usually an overheat condition, and it stops the…
Read the fix →Whirlpool dryerDryer not spinning on a Whirlpool: what it means and what to check
A Whirlpool dryer that won't spin usually has an open start circuit, a broken drive belt, or a jammed drum support…
Read the fix →LG dryerLG dryer not turning on: what it means and what to do
An LG dryer not turning on usually means the dryer has lost power, or the control is powered while the motor start…
Read the fix →Repair it or replace it?
The rule most technicians use: if the repair would cost more than half of a comparable new unit and the appliance is past two-thirds of its typical life, replace it. A good repair company will say so on the phone.
Placement changes the math. A washer in a hot garage or a fridge in an unheated porch wears out years ahead of the same model in a kitchen, so tell the company where it sits.
Hatched span is the upper end you shouldn't count on for a unit in a garage or other unconditioned space. Ranges are the manufacturer figures technicians work from, not a promise about your unit.
Dryer guides by brand
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Common questions about appliance repair
My dryer runs but doesn't heat. Is that a big repair?
On electric dryers it's most often a heating element, thermal fuse or thermostat. On gas dryers it's often an igniter or the gas valve coils. A blocked vent causes the same symptom and blows thermal fuses, so check the vent before anything else.
Why does my dryer keep blowing the thermal fuse?
Almost always airflow. A crushed transition hose or a long vent run packed with lint makes the dryer overheat. Replacing the fuse without fixing the vent just buys another failure.
Can a technician work on a stacked washer-dryer?
Yes. Say it's a stacked or all-in-one unit when you call so they plan for the access.
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