My clothes dryer is not drying hot, it's just like air. Does anyone know what or why this is? Can I fix it myself or will it need repair or will I need a new one?
2006-12-06 07:20:05 · 9 answers · asked by 1973kimberly 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
This could be several things and the cost factor could be from very inexpensive to an amount outside the value of the dryer.
Not dependent upon heating type (Electric or Gas) one of the problems could be a thermostat sensor. There are several of these sensors that are used to insure the dryer doesn't over heat and/or remains in a heat range suitable for the 'cycle type' (ie hot for cotton, cool for nylons). These sensors are generally inexpensive.
LABOR is not.
If you dryer is electric, your heating could have died. If it's gas, the fuel switch or electric ignitor could have broke.
The only way to tell is to 'tear into it' and diagnose the problem. Unless your mechanically included and understand some basic electronics, this is going to be out of your range of capabilities.
My suggestion: Call around to several repair compaines and get quotes on the cost for a 'call out'. At the same time ask about hourly rates. Then, if you feel it's worth it to have it fixed, call out the best deal and have them look at it.
I just bought a nice dryer from Home Depot and spent less than $350 because of the same problem you are expriencing. (My gas burner died.) I went this route because the cost to repair just didn't offset with the cost to buy another.. plus I got a warranty and a nicer dryer to boot (ie saves me $$ in energy usage).
Hope this helps and good luck!
2006-12-06 07:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by wrkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first check to make sure the lint trapp is clean and the hose from the back is not all stuffed up with lint . Unplug the dryer and check the hose then . if everything is clean recheck the dryer other wise you will need a new heating element . If this is the case might as well get a new dryer , by the ytime you pay for the elemant and the working hours makes one new dryer
2006-12-06 07:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by silverearth1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but it sounds like your heating element went out and it will have to be replaced. Unless you are extremely mechanical, I would suggest you have a repairman fix it. You might also want to make sure that you clean out your lint trap after every load of clothes. And, make sure that you or someone else take your dryer apart at least once a month (if you use your dryer a lot) and have them clean around the drum real good. A lot of lint seems to collect around it and you want to make sure you don't start a fire from too much lint!
2006-12-06 21:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by country girl 006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think replacing the heating element is something you should be able to handle on your own. Try going to the place your dryer came from and see if they can get you the parts and help you need. For example, sears is pretty good about stuff like this.
2006-12-06 07:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is electric, the heating element is burnt out, it cost like 50-60 dollars to fix, nbd,
if it is gas, the pilot light could be out, check the pilot and relight if necessary
2006-12-06 07:30:10 · answer #5 · answered by sandrarosette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is electric it could be a burned out heating element. If it is gas, your pilot light may be out
2006-12-06 07:22:16 · answer #6 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a new heating element.
2006-12-06 07:21:31 · answer #7 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the settings aren't set on delicate
2006-12-06 11:39:37 · answer #8 · answered by Larry m 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
purchase another one best solution
2006-12-06 07:25:50 · answer #9 · answered by micho 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋