Posts

Showing posts with the label dryer fix

✨ How To Fix A Noisy Dryer ✨

Image
  With more than 30 years of experience as an appliance repair technician, I’ve seen and heard hundreds of squeaky dryers. It’s a   common complaint   with multiple possible causes. A few years ago, I was asked to fix a really noisy, squeaky dryer. When I tested it, it sounded like nails on a chalkboard! I opened it up and found the rear bearing had completely deteriorated due to years of normal wear. No wonder it sounded so bad! Replacing the rear bearing fixed the problem and gave the customer another eight years of quiet drying. Often, replacing a common part returns the dryer to its original noise level. These are repairs you can easily do yourself to save some money. Here’s a list of the common reasons why your dryer is Noisy: Dryer Belt Is Worn or Misaligned, or the Tension Is Off Dryer belts can  slip out of position  due to wear or overloading. When the belt no longer lines up correctly, it can rub against parts of the tensioning wheel arm and make a bad squeaking noise. If the

✨ Gas Dryer Won’t Heat Up - Easy Fixes ✨

Image
                            ✨   Gas Dryer Won’t Heat Up   ✨ There could be several reasons why your gas dryer is not heating up.    Gas dryers are Easy to fix.    If you have a repair person come out, you’ll probably spend over $150.00.    Using this article you’ll probably spend around $10.00. Here are some things you can check: 1. Gas supply : Make sure that the gas supply valve is open and the gas line is properly connected. You can also check if other gas appliances in your home are working properly. Make sure your gas line is not crimped.    Bad gas flow is seldom the reason for a dryer that doesn’t heat. 2. Igniter : The igniter is responsible for igniting the gas that heats up the dryer. If it's not working, the dryer won't heat. Check the igniter for any signs of wear or damage. If it's broken, it will need to be replaced. Sometimes igniters will glow, but they are so worn out that they will not allow the gas valve to open and start the heating process.    A broken