How To Repair Your Dryer

Common Broken Dryer Symptoms and Repair Help

35% Noisy

35% of Customers Reported

Noisy dryers can indicate a problem with the drum glides, bearings, or support rollers, among other parts. Use our troubleshooting guide to test each part.

22% Will not start

22% of Customers Reported

Learn how to troubleshoot a dryer that will not start with our repair guide. The source of the issue could be the door switch, thermal fuse, or rotary/push start switch.

7% No heat or not enough heat

7% of Customers Reported

If your dryer won't achieve a high enough temperature to dry clothes, the heating element or high limit thermostat may need replacing. Learn how to test each part here.

5% Will not tumble

5% of Customers Reported

Learn how to fix a dryer that won't tumble with our troubleshooting guide. The source of the issue could be worn parts such as the belt or idler pulley assembly.

4% Timer will not advance

4% of Customers Reported

If your dryer's timer will not advance, it could be a problem with the timer motor or cycling thermostat. Learn how to repair these parts using our troubleshooting guide.

2% Takes too long to dry

2% of Customers Reported

To find out why your dryer is taking too long to dry clothes, start by checking common parts such as the lint filter, blower wheel, coils, and seals.

1% Too hot

1% of Customers Reported

Find out why your dryer is getting too hot with our repair guide. We'll show you how to check the thermostats, thermistor, and exhaust vent for common issues.

1% Will not shut off

1% of Customers Reported

To repair a dryer that won't shut off, follow our guide for troubleshooting parts such as the door switch, timer, and thermostats.

1% Shuts off too soon

1% of Customers Reported

If your dryer is shutting off too soon, the source of the issue is probably the moisture sensor. Learn how to fix this problem with our troubleshooting guide.