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Why does the heating portion of your clothes dryer not come on?
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∙ 16y ago
Most generally the problem will be a burnt out heating element, but the second most likely cause would be a bad thermal fuse. There are usually 2 of these fuses mounted near the heating elements, they are silver in color, and about the size of a quarter. All can be tested with a continuity tester. The heating units are aboy $15 -$20, and the fuses are about $5.00. Unplug the dryer before testing the units.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoApart from a fuse in the system blowing,You should first try all the interlocks that stop it from turning on. Is the timer set? is the door switch set? Is the power light on?.I know it sounds obvious but this is an example of an AND gate. ALL the switches wired in series (like a daisy chain ) must be closed for it to start. Hope this helps, If not ask again.
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∙ 15y agoMine is. Press reset on yours while its lugged in, it should work
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∙ 11y agoNot many clues there - - check the breaker - and next time please give more info.
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∙ 11y agoProbably the heating element has gone wrong. Check the manual (available online) and see. Another common problem is a clogged vent, which prevents air flow and the clothes don't get dry.
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Why do clothes stick to you when they come right out of the dryer?
Static
Should you turn clothes inside out for drying them in clothes dryer?
If the clothes have gems or anything that can come off then yes
Where does the heat come from a hot air popcorn machine?
a heating coil. Like a blow dryer
What is drying efficiency?
The coefficient of drying is a number about the utility of a dryer. A simple example : You have dirty clothes dry, and you wash them. So now, you have a totally of 4kg wet clothes and you put them on the dryer. The coefficient of drying K come from this formula : K = Weight of wet clothes / Weight of dry clothes So it depends from the speed of your dryer!
What is co-efficient of drying?
The coefficient of drying is a number about the utility of a dryer. A simple example : You have dirty clothes dry, and you wash them. So now, you have a totally of 4kg wet clothes and you put them on the dryer. The coefficient of drying K come from this formula : K = Weight of wet clothes / Weight of dry clothes So it depends from the speed of your dryer!
How do you know if clothes dryer is hard wired?
Hard wired means that there is no plug and receptacle in the circuit powering the dryer. What you will find is a metal jacketed cable that will come out of the wall or floor and go right into the dryer.
What is the energy transformation of a clothes dryer?
Electrical energy is converted to heat in the heating element. It is also converted to magnetic energy in the motor, which is converted into mechanical energy (and turns the drum). If it is a gas dryer, chemical energy is turned to heat at the burner.
What could be problem if the dryer is not getting hot?
There are a number of possible problems when a dryer is not getting hot. If it's an electric dryer the heating element may have burned in two. Or the relay that switches power to the heating element could have gone bad. If it's a gas dryer the igniter that lites the burner could have failed. The control that commands the heat to come on could have failed. These are other possibilities
When did the dryer come out?
In the early 1800s, prototype clothes dryers were first starting to be invented in England and France. One common kind of early clothes dryer was the ventilator, made by a Frenchman named Pochon. It was a barrel-shaped metal drum with holes in it that was turned by hand over a fire. One early American patent for a clothes dryer was granted to George T. Sampson on June 7, 1892. Sampson's dryer used the heat from a stove to dry clothes and was another type of ventilator machine.
Why are clothes stuck together when they come out of the dryer?
It's caused by static cling. As the clothes tumble around together, it causes friction between the fabrics, and certain fabrics (which is usually most fabrics) have the ability to create static electricity, or static cling, that keeps clothes stuck together. (Hint: try using Bounce sheets or other dryer sheets, because they prevent static cling on clothes).
What can one do with tumble dryer balls?
Dryer balls are put in the clothes dryer with a load of wet laundry to soften the clothes and reduce static. They are small rubber balls with rubber spikes protruding. As the dryer runs, the dryer ball helps separate the different pieces of clothing so the load dries faster. The action of the ball beating against the clothes also softens them and reduces static. One ball can be used repeatedly for several years.
Why does my gas dryer turn off after few seconds?
If your gas clothes dryer ignites but goes off in after a few seconds before ever reaching the temperature it should, then you could have a faulty flame sensor or solenoid.These are located on the gas valve assembly with wires going to them. The first solenoid opens allowing the gas to come into the valve for ignition and then the system switches to the second one after the flame sensor operates after heating-up in the flame.As you asked this question here, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed gas fitter or HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) engineer to test your system and advise you whether it can be repaired economically.If the cost of repairing the dryer would be too expensive then you would have to consider buying a new or reconditioned dryer. One important advantage of buying another dryer is that it would be covered by a new warranty period.
