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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 Overheating or Too Hot to Touch? Causes and What to Check
If the dryer cabinet is too hot to touch or your clothes keep shrinking, it's running hotter than it should. Venting, a stuck cycling thermostat or the blower are the usual causes.
Read article Two cycles to dryMaintenance TipsDryer Takes Two Cycles to Dry? Vent Restriction Is Usually Why
A dryer that needs two full cycles is wasting energy and often running hot. In most homes the cause is a restricted vent, a long duct run or an upstairs laundry room. Here is how to check.
Read article Ventless not dryingDryer TypesVentless Heat Pump Dryer Not Drying? Common Causes and Fixes
Ventless heat pump dryers take longer than vented ones, but damp clothes after a full cycle mean something is restricting the system. Here is what to check first.
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 Sensor barsMaintenance TipsDryer Moisture Sensor Cleaning: Fix Auto-Dry Ending Too Early
If your dryer's auto-dry cycle ends while clothes are still damp, dirty moisture sensor bars are a likely culprit. Here is how to find them and clean them with rubbing alcohol.
Read article Water tank faultsDryer TypesCondenser Dryer Water Tank Problems: Fills Fast, Leaks or Won’t Drain
A condenser dryer collects water in a tank or drains it through a hose. When the tank leaks, won’t fill or shows full when empty, the pump, float or hose is usually to blame.
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 Burning smellSafetyDryer Burning Smell: Causes, What's Normal and When to Stop Using It
A burning smell from the dryer can be harmless dust on the heater or a warning sign of lint, a slipping belt or a failing motor. Here is how to tell the difference and when to stop using it.
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 article Marks on clothesDryer RepairDryer 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 Gas vs electricDryer TypesGas vs Electric Dryer Repairs: How Each Type Fails and Why
Gas and electric dryers share drums, belts and motors, but the way they make heat changes what breaks. Here is how each type fails and how to troubleshoot safely.
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