Dryer Not Heating? A Symptom-by-Symptom Diagnostic Guide
A dryer that runs but won't heat is usually a tripped breaker leg, a blown thermal fuse, a failed element or igniter, or a blocked vent. Diagnose it safely.
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A dryer that runs but won't heat is usually a tripped breaker leg, a blown thermal fuse, a failed element or igniter, or a blocked vent. Diagnose it safely.
Lint in the dryer duct is highly flammable. Clean the lint screen every load and the full vent once a year — here's the safe step-by-step, signs and tools.
A washer that won't spin may be stuck at the drain stage. Drain safely, clean the filter if accessible, check the latch, load, hose and suds.
Washers smell from residue and trapped moisture. Run a clean cycle, clean the seal, drawer and filter, keep the door ajar — and never mix cleaners.