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Dryer won't start
01 - Dryer Thermal Fuse
The thermal fuse is a safety device designed to protect the dryer from overheating. The fuse is located on the blower housing or at the dryer’s heat source such as the heating element on electric dryers or at the burner on gas models. The fuse should be closed for continuity meaning it has a continuous electrical path through it when good. If overheated the fuse will have no continuity meaning the electrical path is broken and the fuse has blown. A multimeter can be used to test it for continui...
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Dryer Thermal Fuse
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02 - Door is not fully closed
Confirm the door is fully closed; the dryer will not start with the door open. Remove anything that is obstructing the door.
03 - Dryer Start Switch
To determine if the start switch is defective, attempt to start the dryer. If the dryer hums but does not start, the start switch is not at fault. If the dryer does not respond or make any noise, the start switch could be at fault. Use a multimeter to test the start switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.
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Dryer Start Switch
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04 - Dryer Door Switch
The door switch activates when the dryer door is closed. On most dryers, the door switch makes an audible clicking sound when it activates. To determine if the door switch is working, try starting your dryer and then listen for the “click.” If the door switch makes a clicking sound, it is probably not defective. If you don’t hear a click, use a multimeter to use the door switch for continuity. If the switch does not have continuity, replace it.
Required Part
Dryer Door Switch
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05 - Dryer Control Board
A dryer's control board controls the voltage being sent to all of the appliance's electrical components. If the board is defective, it may not allow the dryer to start. You can inspect the board for signs of damage or a shorted component. You can also use a multimeter to test for voltage reaching the drive motor after reviewing the dryer's wiring diagram.
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Dryer Control Board
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06 - Dryer Heating Element
The heating element warms the air before it enters the dryer drum. Over time, the heating element can burn out, causing the dryer not to heat , or short out which can cause the dryer to overheat. To determine if the heating element is defective, use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the heating element does not have continuity, or is shorted (has continuity to the case), replace it. Note: If the thermal fuse has tripped, some heating elements come with a thermal fuse and high limit ther...
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Dryer Heating Element
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