gas dryer is 13 years old..worked great until about a month ago when I noticed it was running well pass OFF cycle..The next time I used it everything worked normally until today..I get nothing..doesn't start...I checked typical stuff,like circuit breaker and plug..whats up any help would be cool
2007-01-13 10:07:40 · 5 answers · asked by studalicious 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It could just be old, but I had a similar problem recently. My problem was the exhuast tube leading from the dryer to the vent (outside) became clogged with lint. When this happens, most gas dryers have a temperature gauge so if it gets too hot, the dryer shuts off so it doesn't burn your house down. Once I cleared the exhaust tube, my dryer worked fine.
Doesn't hurt to try it. Cheaper than buying a new dryer. Check the entire tube though. You may have to take it apart to get it all out, but it shouldn't be hard to do. It snaps back together.
2007-01-13 10:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by misplay22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it sounds like the timer was starting to go on you when it ran on. and now it sounds like the timer and possibly a thermostat, the high limit has burned out. it's time to consider a new one. if you need a timer it and the installation will run you the cost of a good used dryer. and trouble shooting what else is bad will add up to a new dryer or almost. 13 years is about it for a dryer these days anyways. more things will start to go if you do fix it. replacing the timer isn't a homeowner friendly job. there are a lot of wires and the new one might not be exactly the same as the old one. if you mess up you could ruin the new one, or never be able to figure out where the wires go. and then the repairman will have to figure out the wiring from the diagram and you'll be paying him by the hour. like i said, it's time for a new one. hope this helps, good luck.
2007-01-13 10:28:17 · answer #2 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have to agree with cardude. If it weren't for the possibility of a new timer being needed, the hi-limit thermo., if that's really what went out, isn't tough to replace, nor terribly expensive. A repairman's time diagnosing the problem, however, could run up into the fairly expensive range. Check your local papers for used appliances, try the local GoodWill or Salvation Army stores. They sometimes get donations of decent used stuff.
2007-01-13 11:16:07 · answer #3 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the company's web site with a little effort you can fix it your self. Could be a belt.
2007-01-13 10:16:02 · answer #4 · answered by me 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would probably cost more to fix than it's worth. It's lived its life... might be time to get a new one. :(
2007-01-13 10:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by DishclothDiaries 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋