How To Fix A Dryer That Won’t Tumble

Drying your wet clothes during winters and rainy season can be difficult if you don’t have a dryer in your home. The dryer is an extremely useful appliance. But like any other residential appliance even the dryer could malfunction, which can disrupt your daily routine. In such situations, it is best to get appliance repair help from a professional dryer service technician. Using the services of a dryer repairman will ensure that repairs are carried out properly. Some people avoid using the services of a dryer service technician to reduce expenses. If you are one of those who plan to repair the machine yourself, you must identify the part responsible for the problem. Once you identify the part, all you have to do is replace it with a genuine part.

Having a dryer that does not tumble can be a frustrating experience. To troubleshoot this problem, you must identify the part that can prevent the household appliance from tumbling. Here is a quick dryer repair guide to help you identify the problem part.

Belt

The belt connects the motor to the drum. When the belt rotates, it turns the drum. Regular use of the dryer can wear out the belt. If the dryer is not tumbling, you should check the condition of this belt. Belts that are broken or worn out must be replaced immediately. Ideally, the belt must have grips on both sides and should be flexible. Before changing the worn out belt of your machine, make sure you disconnect the power supply. To replace the belt, you must remove the front panel of the machine.

Pulley Assembly

When you load your clothes in the drum, the belt could slip on the drum or drive pulley. This could damage the drum and other parts of the machine. To prevent this, the idler pulley assembly is to provide tension on the belt. The pulley rotates at very high speeds and over time, it may get damaged due to increased friction. If you hear squealing or squeaking when the drum rotates, it indicates that idler pulley is damaged. If steps are not taken to troubleshoot the problem, the noise will increase and damage other parts of the machine.

Another symptom of a problem with the pulley assembly is the reduced speed of the drum. If the drum of your house appliance does not move or moves very slowly, then you should check the condition of the pulley assembly. To check the condition of the assembly, you must remove the belt. If the pulley turns freely, it means that some other part is responsible for the problem with your machine. Also, visually inspect the condition of the shaft and replace it if it is worn out. The spring tension is responsible for holding the belt tightly. If it is unable to do so, you must replace the spring or the assembly. The shaft and the pulley assembly are usually located near the drive motor. To service these parts, you have to remove both the lower and front panel of your residential appliance.

Maintenance Kit

When you buy a new dryer, make sure you ask the dealer for the maintenance kit that comes with the machine. This kit will contain spare parts that are normally responsible for preventing the dryer from tumbling. Some of the parts that you can find in the kit are bearings, idler pulley, drum rollers, and belts. Once you find the part that is responsible for the problem, just replace it with the one available in the maintenance kit. This will make dryer repair even more economical.

Drive Motor

Both electric and gas dryers use a motor to turn the drum and the blower. When there is a problem with the motor, it will prevent the drum from rotating. It could even produce a humming sound when you use the machine. To service the motor, you have to remove the dryer’s front panel. Before checking the condition of the motor, make sure you check the power supply to the motor. Since this is a live voltage test, it must be performed by a qualified appliance service technician.

Door Switch

The door of most dryers is equipped with a switch that starts tumbling cycle when you close the door. If you don’t hear tumbling sound when the door closes, the door switch could be the culprit. The switch is usually attached to the machine’s front panel. If you suspect that the switch is responsible for the problem, you can check its continuity using a multi-meter. This test must be performed after you disconnect the power supply to the machine.

 

 

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