Fixing Common Dryer Problems

Drying your washed clothes can turn into a frustrating experience especially when your dryer decides to call it a day and stops working. All your clothes are inside the dryer and you have gone out to complete some errands. Upon return, you find all the clothes in the same wet condition. This can really be very frustrating.

If you are faced with such a depressing situation, the best thing would be for you to pick up the phone and call in a service person to get your washer back into action. If you just got a brand new dryer like the Hotpoint TVM562, then it should still be under warranty, and this is the way to go. Otherwise calling a professional is going to cost you some money. However if you are the do-it-yourself type and good at handling tools, then there is not much of a problem. With a little help, you can have your dryer repaired.

Most of the problems that need to be detected need a Volt-Ohm (OHM) reader, which is available at all hardware stores. Make sure your dryer is unplugged before you start on the repairs, as you do not want to be electrocuted. Keep the screws in a safe place so you can button everything back easily.

If the drum in your dryer spins, then check to see if there is heat. The fuse or thermostat could be bad, so this needs to be looked into. At times, the drum may not spin when the dryer is switched on. This could mean that the belt is broken and needs to be replaced. If your dryer gets hot when it runs, then it needs immediate attention and needs to be checked. Some of the things you need to check would be the thermostat, which could be faulty and needs replacement.

With the help of step by step instructions in the user manual or from various informative websites, you can try your best fixing the dryer before calling in a professional.