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How to Fix Three Common Dryer Problems

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Do you want to know how you can fix your dryer without professional help? We tell you what you can do to get your appliance working again.

Buying a dryer makes the life of a lot of people easier. Do you live in a small apartment where you can’t hang your clothes to dry? A dryer will help you to clear your chairs, radiators and other furniture from your wet clothes. Nowadays, dryers come in all shapes and sizes, so you’ll find one that fits your needs. But what if you invested in a new appliance and then it suddenly stops working?

First of all, don’t panic. You don’t need to call a technician immediately, as you can try to solve the problem without help. Secondly, read this article to figure out what to do if your dryer doesn’t run properly or makes a weird noise.

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Problem 1: Dryer Doesn’t Run Properly

If you turn on your dryer but it doesn’t run properly and won’t heat up at all, the problem might be that the thermal fuse is blown. To test if that’s the case, you need to find the thermal fuse (usually it’s behind the rear panel or the bottom toe panel) and test it with an Ohmmeter. If the meter moves to 0, you’ll need to replace the thermal fuse.

The reason for a blown thermal fuse can often be found as a result of overloading the machine, a clogged ventilation or lint screen.

Problem 2: Clothes Are Not Dry

Firstly, before you thinking of a bigger problem, you should answer this question: Did you overload your dryer? If so, you could run a short cycle to make sure all the clothes get dry. If that is not the case, the heating element might be the problem. Dryers are still able to finish a full drying cycle, even with a broken heating element, which makes it hard to identify the problem. To change it, you’ll need the right part for your appliance by using the model number. Then you can remove the back panel and the connections to replace the heating element. Finally, run a test cycle to figure out if the clothes get dry.

By the way: To make the heating element last longer, you shouldn’t overload your appliance and make sure to clean the lint screen regularly.

Problem 3: Dryer Makes Weird Noises

There are many possible reasons if your dryer makes weird noises: It could be a damaged drive belt, a worn-out drum roller or drum roller axle, an object that blocks the blower wheel, a faulty drum bearing or other worn-out parts.

Check the parts in and around your drum to figure out if one of them is the reason for the noise. If needed, replace the faulty part to make the dryer run properly again.

How to Fix 3 Common Washing Machine Problems

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A Washing machine is one of the most essential appliances in the household. Therefore, it will give you a sleepless night if something is not working correctly. 

A few years ago, back in the 1980s, a washing machine was an expensive household appliance that lasted forever – or at least, it felt like it. But things have changed since then. Washers are a lot cheaper now but come with a lower quality and less longevity. Nowadays, a new-bought washing machine has a life expectancy from only eleven years on average, less than thirty years ago. 

But the good news is: you can extend the life span of your washing machine by taking good care of it and fixing problems immediately after they appear. Here is a guide how you can fix three common  laundry washing machine problems yourself. 

But safety first! Before you get started, please make sure your washing machine is disconnected from the mains.

The Washing Machine won’t drain

One possible reason that the water won’t drain can be a clogged drain pump or hose. You can fix this yourself by removing the drain hose from the machine to clean it. Usually, the entry point is located at the back of your machine and you might need a screwdriver to get it out. To clean the clogged drain, run some hot water through it or use a stick or long object to push the blocking items out. Please ne careful so the drain hose does not get kinked or bent while doing that.

In case a clogged drain pump is not the problem, you should schedule an appointment to get professional advice.

The Washer Is too Loud

A lot of times the cause of the noise can come from objects that are trapped in between the outer seal and the inner drum. It can be a bra wire that got stuck or a small object that you forgot to take out of your pockets. First, you have to locate the object and see if you can get it out with your hands. If not you can use a flathead screwdriver, and wedge it between the inner drum and the door seal. Lever it back carefully to get more space for your hand to grab the trapped item. Once you got the item, give the drum a spin to make sure the gap between the drum and the seal is even.


You can also watch this video to see how it is done:

The Washing Machine Moves Around

A washing machine that likes to take a walk around in the laundry room can harm itself as well as the floor. And that’s why you want avoid it. Firstly, you have to make sure that your washing machine is level, for example by using a bubble level. Secondly, you can add some non-slip pads to the bottom of your machine to give it some extra grip. That will also reduce the shake. Last but not least, make sure you balance the load when doing your laundry. Instead of putting just one bulky item in the machine, add a second one to make it even. 

Learn how to fix small washing machine problems to extend the life span