Restricted airflow
Cause: The lint screen or the vent duct is blocked.
What to do: Clean the lint screen and check the vent hood outside. Have the duct cleaned if it is long.
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Dryer repair
Gas and electric dryers: heating, drum, airflow and control repairs.
| Repair | Typical time | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating element replacementpopular | ~60 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Gas igniter replacementpopular | ~50 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Belt and roller replacement | ~70 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Thermal fuse and thermostat replacement | ~40 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Vent and lint path cleaning | ~45 min · 1 mo warranty | |
| Moisture sensor repair | ~45 min · 3 mo warranty |
Every visit starts with a flat $89 service call. After the diagnosis you get an exact quote for parts and labor, and you decide before any work starts.
Error codes
Dryer codes
Control board failure
Cause: The main electronic control has failed.
What to do: Unplug the dryer for 5 minutes. If the code returns, the board needs diagnostics.
Needs a technician
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Control board fault
Cause: The main electronic control has failed.
What to do: Unplug for 2 minutes. If it returns, the board needs diagnostics.
Needs a technician
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Stuck key
Cause: A button on the control panel is shorted or stuck.
What to do: Unplug for 2 minutes. If it returns, the user interface needs replacing.
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Exhaust temperature sensor open
Cause: The exhaust thermistor or its wiring is open.
What to do: The thermistor needs testing and replacing.
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No heat detected
Cause: The heater circuit is open or one leg of power is missing.
What to do: Reset the breakers and clean the vent. If it returns, the heater circuit needs testing.
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Low or missing line voltage
Cause: One leg of the 240 V supply is missing, usually a tripped breaker.
What to do: Reset both dryer breakers in the panel. If it returns, the outlet and cord need checking.
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Voltage problem
Cause: The supply voltage is out of range.
What to do: Have the outlet, breaker and cord checked.
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