My dryer is making a screeching noise and is not blowing much if any heat. It takes hours to dry a small amout of clothes. can i fix this myself and if so what is the problem?
2007-05-29 05:02:34 · 13 answers · asked by bluedice16 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The screeching might just be a belt. If you aren't getting heat, it might be the igniter. It would be a good idea to call a few repair shops in your local area, and ask questions. Some repair guys are very helpful. They usually can give you a good idea what the problem is over the phone, and a lot of the really nice ones will tell you how to fix you appliances.
2007-05-29 05:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn your dryer on and make sure it is indeed turing when you press start. If the drum is turning, the screeching noise could be from rollers that the drum ride on when the belt rotates the drum or a combination of both the belt and drum.
Check your vent and ensure it is not blocked this will cause issues with your drying time.
If you are clear, and you are not putting out any heat then the element (if electric) is probably gone.
Goodluck!
2007-05-29 06:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by Buddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your heating element is shot. Or it could be some wiring in the timer. If the dryer is more than 10 years old, you might want to just replace it.
You could look for a good on home repairs book (Readers Digest put one out) that would help. Search dryer won't heat...lots of answers and help.
2007-05-29 05:14:29 · answer #3 · answered by Wolfithius 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check you belt, it is probly broken or not turning the drum anymore. If you hear your dryer running but not turning, this is most likely the cause, it can also squeak when the belt isn't turning. Also check to make sure the lint vent is not clogged. Is it getting hot on the bottom of the drum, if not then your dryer is probly shot.
2007-05-29 05:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by justn4me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you describe is usually a clogged output. You will need to remove the vent tubingand remove any blockages. If it is the metal tubing, there is a long brush-on-a-wire device for cleaning areas too far too reach. This will, unfortunatly, puncture the flex duct stuff.
Once you clear the blockage, the blower will be able to move more air (and heat).
2007-05-29 05:08:04 · answer #5 · answered by JEREMY S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it may be simply by fact your dryer lint catcher is finished - it is likewise important to scrub deep interior the interior area of the lint catcher. you will possibly desire to purchase a undeniable long brush for that. examine the decrease back of the dryer too and the exhaust tubing. Or, it might desire to be that the dryer heating element desires changing.
2016-10-09 01:42:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Belt bound up on the drum or motor / transmission gone. Might be able to depending on if that is the problem and how mechanically inclined you are
2007-05-29 05:05:59 · answer #7 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check out the lint filter. if it is clogged clothes will take forever to dry, and many models have a clog alert that will whistle when the filter is plugged.
2007-05-29 07:50:15 · answer #8 · answered by iamahairypotter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The heating element is gone and yes you can fix it if you know what you are doing! Good luck
2007-05-29 05:09:48 · answer #9 · answered by kind1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like you need a whole new dryer
2007-05-29 05:07:42 · answer #10 · answered by Jill knows best 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋