Control board fault
Cause: The main electronic control has failed.
What to do: Unplug for 2 minutes. If it returns, the board needs diagnostics.
Gas and electric dryers: heating, drum, airflow and control repairs. We reach Salem (36874) in about 40 minutes.
What we hear most in Salem
| Repair | Typical time | |
|---|---|---|
| Heating element replacement | ~60 min · 3 mo warranty | |
| Gas igniter replacement | ~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 |
Code on the display?
Cause: The main electronic control has failed.
What to do: Unplug for 2 minutes. If it returns, the board needs diagnostics.
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.
Cause: The exhaust thermistor or its wiring is open.
What to do: The thermistor needs testing and replacing.
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.
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.
Cause: The supply voltage is out of range.
What to do: Have the outlet, breaker and cord checked.
Typically about 40 minutes after we confirm the booking. You choose a three-hour arrival window and the technician calls before setting off.
The service call is a flat $89 and covers the trip to Salem and a full diagnosis. You then get an exact quote for parts and labor before any work starts.