No one in the house has used the clothes dryer in days, but yet the outside of the dryer it is extremely hot to the touch. The lint screen is clean. Any ideas? Thanks!!
2006-09-28 12:46:12 · 6 answers · asked by Melisa S 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is a GE electric dryer, two cycle-large capacity.
2006-09-28 13:33:52 · update #1
Unplug it first of all. The timer is going bad and has the heat element stuck on. Will follow up.
Note::: I would hate to have your electric bill. The timer tells the heat to come on when the fan motor does. For safety, There should be a limit switch that cut the heat element off. Not sure why its not working. This is not something that you will be able to fix yourself without having general electrical knowledge. Can Follow up up more if needed
Note2: I see a few saying maybe a pilot light. I havent seen a pilot light on a gas dryer in 20 years. doesnt mean that you dont have one, Is you dryer gas or electric?
2006-09-28 12:50:01 · answer #1 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pilot lite., maybe. If it's gas dryer, it may be hot near the pilot light. If it's hot all over, gas or electric, get an expert in there to look at it. Now.
2006-09-28 12:53:45 · answer #2 · answered by Wego The Dog 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it a Gas Dryer....? If so check the vent pipe...it may not be removing the heat.....If it is an Electric you need to unplug it......Something is seriously wrong.....What ever it is I would look at it right away......
2006-09-28 12:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a gas dryer I have to go with the first guy...
2006-09-28 13:29:47 · answer #4 · answered by eastern_mountain_outdoors 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dosent sound good, id unplug it and get it looked at.
2006-09-28 13:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by thepainter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unplug it! call repairman !
2006-09-30 05:26:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋