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Dryer Tips & Repair Guides
Straight answers about dryers — what goes wrong, what you can safely check yourself, and when it is time to call a technician.
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Dryer Repair articles
Dryer Running but Not Heating? What Calgary Homeowners Should Check First
The drum turns and the timer runs, but the clothes come out cold. Here is what to check yourself, and which parts usually fail on gas and electric dryers.
Read article Blown thermal fuseDryer RepairWhy Your Dryer Thermal Fuse Keeps Blowing (and How to Stop It)
A thermal fuse that keeps blowing is a warning, not a bad part. Here's how restricted airflow and stuck thermostats cause it, and what to check before you buy another fuse.
Read article Stops mid-cycleDryer RepairDryer Stops Mid-Cycle? Common Causes and What to Check First
A dryer that quits halfway through a load is usually protecting itself. Here is what makes a dryer stop mid-cycle and the safe checks you can do before booking a repair.
Read article Repair or replaceDryer RepairRepair or Replace? How to Decide When Your Dryer Breaks
Most dryer failures are affordable to fix, but not every dryer is worth saving. Here is how we help Calgary homeowners make the call.
Read article Igniter, no flameDryer RepairGas Dryer Igniter Glows but No Flame? Gas Valve Coils and Flame Sensor
When a gas dryer's igniter glows but the burner never lights, the igniter is usually fine. Weak gas valve coils or a faulty flame sensor are the usual suspects. Here's how to tell.
Read article Door won't latchDryer RepairDryer Door Won't Latch or Start? Latch, Switch and Child Lock Fixes
If your dryer door pops open or the dryer refuses to start even with the door shut, the latch, strike, door switch or child lock is usually to blame. Here is how to tell which.
Read article Element failedDryer RepairElectric Dryer Heating Element Signs: How to Tell It Has Failed
Cold air from an electric dryer often means a burned-out heating element, but a tripped breaker leg looks exactly the same. Here are the signs, and the breaker check to do first.
Read article Damp clothesDryer RepairClothes Still Damp After a Dryer Cycle? Common Causes and Safe Fixes
When the cycle ends and the clothes are still damp, the dryer is usually short on airflow, heat or good sensor readings. Here are the most common causes and what you can safely check.
Read article Partial heatDryer RepairDryer Heats on High but Not Low? Why It Heats on Some Settings Only
A dryer that heats on one setting but not another has narrowed the problem down for you. Thermostats, a dual-coil element, the selector switch or the control are the usual causes.
Read article Squealing drumDryer RepairDryer Squeaking or Squealing? Idler Pulley, Rollers and Drum Glides
A squeal that rises and falls with the drum usually means a worn idler pulley, drum rollers or glides. Here's how to narrow it down before a small repair turns into a snapped belt.
Read article Stacked unitsDryer RepairStacked Washer Dryer Repair Tips for Calgary Condos and Closets
Stacked units save space but make repairs trickier. Here is how laundry centres differ from stacked pairs, how to prepare a tight closet, and which photos to send us.
Read article Thumping drumDryer RepairDryer Thumping or Banging? Common Causes and What to Check First
A thumping dryer can be as simple as a pair of shoes or as worn as a flat-spotted drum roller. Here's how to tell the difference and what you can safely check yourself.
Read articleDryer still not right?
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