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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 Leaving Marks on Clothes? Black, Grey and Stain Causes Explained
Black or grey streaks on laundry after drying usually trace back to worn drum glides, a damaged felt seal, lint build-up or something left in a pocket. Here is how to track it down.
Read article Broken beltDryer RepairDryer Drum Not Turning? How to Tell If the Belt Has Snapped
If the motor runs but the drum sits still, a snapped drive belt is the most likely cause. Here's how to tell, what else looks the same, and what you can safely check.
Read article Hums, won't startDryer RepairDryer Hums but Won't Start? Motor, Start Switch and Seized Parts
A dryer that hums but won't start has power to the motor, but something is stopping it from turning. Seized idlers and rollers, jams, the motor and the start switch are the usual causes.
Read article Won't startDryer RepairDryer Won't Start at All? Breaker, Door Switch, Fuse and Start Switch
A completely dead dryer often has a simple cause. Work through the breaker, door switch, thermal fuse and start switch in order, and you'll know whether it needs a technician.
Read articleDryer still not right?
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